Community Overview
The City of Fitchburg, conveniently located within minutes of Madison, provides the best of city and rural life, with a diverse population of more than 25,000 residents and over 700 businesses. Centrally located within the greater Madison region, with a population of 568,593, Fitchburg is a short commute to either the east or west sides of Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the State Capitol. Fitchburg is nestled within 22,000 acres of rolling hills, parks, and family farms as well as other unique recreational opportunities including world-class bike trails. With advanced manufacturing making up 9% of the local workforce, Fitchburg is a center of innovation and good ideas. The city is well-represented by knowledge-based companies in such industries as biotechnology, thermoforming, information technology, medical instrumentation, nanotechnology, and agriculture. The easily accessible RDC Fitchburg Technology Campus Phase II is within minutes of commercial activity and area amenities including restaurants, hotels, entertainment, transit stops, housing, and parks.
Number of remaining acres: 5 acres
