Fitchburg City Property Records in Wisconsin

Fitchburg is a city bordering Madison on its south side, in Dane County, Wisconsin. Property deeds, easements and mortgages are recorded at the Dane County Register of Deeds. The City of Fitchburg Assessor's Office produces assessment values each year, and tax bills are paid to the City of Fitchburg Treasurer or later the Dane County Treasurer. Parcel maps are published by the Dane County Land Information Office. The Dane County Circuit Court handles real estate cases. The city's Planning and Zoning department answers land-use questions.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$85,420
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$389,400
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$7,091
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,302 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
46%
Population
Population:
31,566

Fitchburg Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Fitchburg and the categories included in the local crime data. It lists violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The data shows 0 murders, 5 robberies, and 75 assaults. For property crimes, it reports 439 total property crimes, 40 burglaries, and 38 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show the number of reported offenses in each category for Fitchburg. Users can use them to see which types of crime are reported most often and to compare violent and property crime categories side by side.

Robberies
Robberies:
5
Burglary
Burglary:
40
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
38
Theft
Theft:
361
Assault
Assault:
75
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
10

What Is the Population Profile of Fitchburg

Fitchburg's Race and Ethnicity data shows the city's racial and ethnic makeup, with population counts and percentages for each group. White residents are the largest group at 60% (18,898 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 16% (5,135 people) and Asian residents at 10% (3,101 people). The data also includes Black, Two or More Races, American Indian, Other Race, and Pacific Islander categories.

White
60%
18,898
Hispanic
16%
5,135
Asian
10%
3,101
Black
10%
3,081
Two + Races
4%
1,158
Other Race
0.24%
75
American Indian
0.24%
76
Pacific Islander
0.13%
42

Fitchburg, Ratings Compared Across Wisconsin A

The ratings cover different aspects of life in Fitchburg. The highest-rated categories are Public Schools (A), Access to Outdoor Activities (A), and Access to Parks (A). Other notable ratings include Diversity (A), Good for Families (A), and Good for Young Professionals (A), while Cost of Living (C+) and Weather (C+) rate lower. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
A
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
A-
Walkability
Walkability
B+

How Educated Is Fitchburg

Fitchburg's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (33%), High School (17%), and Masters Degree (16%). The data also includes other available education levels, including Some College (9%), Below High School (7%), Associate Degree (6%), and Doctorate (5%).

Bachelor Degree
33%
High School
17%
Masters Degree
16%
Some College
9%
Below High School
7%
Associate Degree
6%
Doctorate
5%

When Were Homes Built

Fitchburg's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (41%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (31%) and 1960 - 1979 (21%). The data also includes other available construction periods, including 1940 - 1959 (5%) and Before 1939 (2%).

2000 - Present
41%
1980 - 1999
31%
1960 - 1979
21%
1940 - 1959
5%
Before 1939
2%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Fitchburg's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (29%), followed by 1 Bedroom (26%) and 3 Bedrooms (24%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories, including 4 Bedrooms (12%), 5 or More Bedrooms (5%), and No Bedrooms (4%).

2 Bedrooms
29%
1 Bedroom
26%
3 Bedrooms
24%
4 Bedrooms
12%
5 or More Bedrooms
5%
No Bedrooms
4%

What Is the Average Age

Fitchburg's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (23%), 65 Plus (14%), and 35 - 44 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups, including 18 - 24 (11%), 55 - 64 (11%), Under 10 (10%), 45 - 54 (10%), and 10 - 17 (7%).

25 - 34
23%
65 Plus
14%
35 - 44
14%
18 - 24
11%
55 - 64
11%
45 - 54
10%
Under 10
10%
10 - 17
7%

Property Market Trends at Fitchburg

Fitchburg's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $389,400. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,302 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Fitchburg's dynamic real estate landscape.

Fitchburg Assessor Office

Fitchburg Assessor's Office

Street:
5520 Lacy Road
City:
Fitchburg
County:
Dane
State:
WI
Zip Code:
53711
Phone:
608-270-4235
Fax:
608-270-4212
Hours:
Monday - Thursday (8AM - 4PM), Friday (8AM - 2PM)

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