About Fitchburg
Fitchburg is located directly south of Madison in Dane County. The city combines established residential areas, newer subdivisions, apartment communities, business districts, parks, farmland and natural areas.
Fitchburg is closely connected to Madison-area employment, education, healthcare, shopping and entertainment. The city is also known for its bicycle routes, recreational trails and access to both urban amenities and quieter open spaces.
What Fitchburg is known for
- Bicycle trails and recreational routes
- Established and growing residential neighborhoods
- Convenient access to Madison-area employment
- Parks, natural areas and open spaces
- Business and technology employment areas
- Proximity to Madison, Verona and Oregon
Living in Fitchburg
Fitchburg offers apartments, condos, townhomes, single-family homes, newer subdivisions and properties in lower-density areas. Housing costs vary based on property type, neighborhood, age, lot size and access to Madison-area transportation routes.
A complete household budget should include housing, utilities, property taxes, insurance, commuting, childcare, lawn care and winter maintenance.