SperlingViews - Fitchburg, Massachusetts

First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad place. It has a great deal of conveniences and the cost of real estate is much more affordable than surrounding towns and areas. With that said, its still part of Taxachussetts. There are some very rough neighborhoods and some beautiful ones. Fitchburg is like a bowl and as you move out from the center, the value of property goes up. There has been a recent increase in the Spanish population, and as a teacher, I know that is difficult for many people to handle the rapid change in culture. Doesn't matter where you live, some people will disappoint you, but others may surprise you in a wonderful way. I teach in Fitchburg, I live in Fitchburg, and I enjoy Fitchburg. Its a beautiful city, with lots to offer and a great cultural backing. Its not for everyone, and my biggest Issue is too many residents complain. I say, if you are an unhappy person, you can move and will still be unhappy. [read more...]

First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad place. It has a great deal of conveniences and the cost of real estate is much more affordable than surrounding towns and areas. With that said, its still part of Taxachussetts. There are some very rough neighborhoods and some beautiful ones. Fitchburg is like a bowl and as you move out from the center, the value of property goes up. There has been a recent increase in the Spanish population, and as a teacher, I know that is difficult for many people to handle the rapid change in culture. Doesn't matter where you live, some people will disappoint you, but others may surprise you in a wonderful way. I teach in Fitchburg, I live in Fitchburg, and I enjoy Fitchburg. Its a beautiful city, with lots to offer and a great cultural backing. Its not for everyone, and my biggest Issue is too many residents complain. I say, if you are an unhappy person, you can move and will still be unhappy. [read more...]

I agree with Brian's assessment in another review. I lived in Leominster, just over the Fitchburg line, and spent a lot of time in both towns. The living was expensive, both cities unattractive and booooring! Not much to do. I lived in the area for 10 years and couldn't wait to get away.[read more...]

Long cold winters.[read more...]

Massachusetts as a whole is not a good place to live unless money is not an issue for you. It's very expensive here. Fitchburg is no exception even though it's very slummy and full of drugs and crime and apt bldgs that are falling apart. The rents here are crazy. As a single parent I find myself paying 1400 a month for a mold infested 3 bedroom apt in a city that is considered to be inexpensive. It's unfortunate people have to live like this. I'm finally leaving MA as soon as I can find a decent place to move to.[read more...]