What are the schools like in Fiskdale, MA?

Fiskdale is served primarily by Tantasqua. The district operates several elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Fiskdale?

The median household income in Fiskdale, MA is $83,546 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.6%.

What is the weather like in Fiskdale, MA?

Fiskdale has an average high temperature of 34.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.5 inches.

Fiskdale, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fiskdale, MA affordable or expensive?

Fiskdale's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fiskdale is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $356,900 and the median rent is $1,256 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fiskdale, MA?

Fiskdale has a violent crime rate of 121.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 303.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fiskdale, MA a Good Place to Live?

Fiskdale is a small town of 2,827 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $83,546 and a 8.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Fiskdale stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fiskdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fiskdale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.2

Fiskdale's overall cost of living index is 104.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fiskdale costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fiskdale, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$356,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,256	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,546	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fiskdale's violent crime rate is 121.6 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.6 /100k

Property Crime

303.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fiskdale is served primarily by Tantasqua. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fiskdale, MA	National Avg
School District	Tantasqua	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fiskdale sees average highs of 34.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 63.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fiskdale, MA
Average High — January	34.2°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	63.5"

Demographics

Metric	Fiskdale, MA	National Avg
Population	2,827	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	29.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sturbridge, MA 3 mi Holland, MA 6 mi Southbridge Town, MA 6 mi Brookfield, MA 6 mi Warren, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Fiskdale

Fiskdale, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01518

Fiskdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiskdale, MA affordable or expensive?

Fiskdale's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fiskdale roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $356,900 and median rent is $1,256/month.

What is the crime rate in Fiskdale, MA?

Fiskdale's violent crime rate is 121.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 303.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fiskdale?

Public schools in Fiskdale are operated by Tantasqua. The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 41.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fiskdale, MA a good place to live?

Fiskdale, MA has a population of 2,827, a median household income of $83,546, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fiskdale?

Fiskdale averages 34.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 63.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fiskdale?

Fiskdale, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01518.

What is the population of Fiskdale?

The population of Fiskdale, Massachusetts is 2,827 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fiskdale?

Key numbers for living in Fiskdale: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $356,900, median household income $83,546, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fiskdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.