The Town FilesFiskdale, Massachusetts
Community in Worcester County · population 2,797 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $409,300
- Household income
- $112,400
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 42.2
Fiskdale is a community of 2,797 people in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $409,300, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks easier by car than 87% of Massachusetts towns.
How Fiskdale ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fiskdale is worth $409,300, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $112,400, which is more affordable than 88% of Massachusetts towns. 69.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fiskdale | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $409,300 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | — | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $112,400 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.7% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Fiskdale
| People | Fiskdale | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.8% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.1% | — |
| Work from home | 25.5% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 45.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 93.9% |
Weather in Fiskdale
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 48.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.5 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fiskdale since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 1, 2011 about 1.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 200 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 16, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Worcester County since 1996
Worcester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Flood | DR-4780: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Worcester County
Worcester County had 351,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,641 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Fiskdale itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Fiskdale
3 public schools with 1,759 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tantasqua Regional Sr High | 9-12 | 663 | 7.9 |
| Tantasqua Regional Jr High | 7-8 | 560 | 11.7 |
| Tantasqua Regional Vocational | 9-12 | 536 | 33.5 |
Towns near Fiskdale
- Sturbridge, MA1.8 mi · 9,867 people · home $425,800
- Brookfield, MA3.9 mi · 3,439 people · home $341,900
- Brimfield, MA4.8 mi · 3,694 people · home $389,100
- Southbridge Town, MA6.0 mi · 17,740 people · home $294,800
- Holland, MA6.5 mi · 2,603 people · home $333,600
- Warren, MA6.9 mi · 4,975 people · home $333,700
- Charlton, MA7.3 mi · 13,315 people · home $427,500
- West Brookfield, MA9.4 mi · 3,833 people · home $354,000
Fiskdale questions
Is Fiskdale, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fiskdale scores better for retirees than 14% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 31%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Fiskdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Fiskdale is valued at $409,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,400, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Fiskdale?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 63.5 inches of snow.
Does Fiskdale get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fiskdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2011. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)