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Milford, MA vs Fitchburg, MA

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Are people in Fitchburg older or younger than people in Milford?
- The Median Age in Fitchburg is 3.4 years younger than in Milford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fitchburg or Milford?
- Fitchburg housing costs are 23.4% less expensive than Milford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fitchburg or Milford?
- The average commute for residents of Fitchburg is 2.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Milford.

Things to do in Milford?
Milford, MA was founded by Europeans colonists during 1662 and remained a rural village until industrialization changed it into an important manufacturing center during 19th century. Milford offers plenty of outdoor activities like visiting Hopkinton State Park or canoeing along Charles River which runs through city limits before meeting Atlantic Ocean at Medfield Harbor Wildlife Management Area towards south east corner of Massachusetts state line .

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

 Milford, MAFitchburg, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,796329,725,481
 Median Income$89,332  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$445,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.12  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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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  More

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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  More

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