Madison metro, WI relocation guide
Moving to Fitchburg, WI
$522,700Median list
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About Fitchburg
Fitchburg is a Dane County city of about 30,000 directly south of Madison — one of the metro's fastest-growing suburbs. It blends biotech and business parks (Promega, Thermo Fisher) with newer subdivisions, condos, and apartments, plus conservancy lands and an extensive bike-trail network. Housing skews newer: single-family subdivisions, townhomes, and apartment growth near Fitchburg Center.
Home prices in Fitchburg
The median list in Fitchburg is $522,700.
Top places in Fitchburg
- McKee Farms Park — large community park with playgrounds, splash pad, and events.
- Dawley Conservancy — prairie and trails on the city's south side.
- Capital City State Trail — paved trail linking Fitchburg to downtown Madison.
- Fitchburg Public Library and the Fitchburg Center area.
- Growing restaurant and retail corridors along McKee Road and Fish Hatchery Road.
Commuting from Fitchburg
- Approximate drive to downtown Madison: 15–20 minutes via Fish Hatchery Road or John Nolen Drive (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- Close to UW's west-side research and health-science job centers.
Fitchburg FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fitchburg, WI?
The median list in Fitchburg is $522,700. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Fitchburg, WI?
Approximate drive to downtown Madison: 15–20 minutes via Fish Hatchery Road or John Nolen Drive (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.