The Town FilesFitzwilliam, New Hampshire
Town in Cheshire County · population 2,351 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $305,900
- Household income
- $100,735
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 73 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 49.2
Fitzwilliam is a town of 2,351 people in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $305,900, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks quieter than 98% of New Hampshire towns, better for first-time buyers than 96% of New Hampshire towns, easier by car than 80% of New Hampshire towns.
How Fitzwilliam ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fitzwilliam is worth $305,900, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $100,735, which is more affordable than 91% of New Hampshire towns. 94.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fitzwilliam | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,900 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $100,735 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.2% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 17.9% | — |
Who lives in Fitzwilliam
| People | Fitzwilliam | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.0% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.6% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 39.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 92.5% |
Weather in Fitzwilliam
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 13.3°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 72.5 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fitzwilliam since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 9, 1972 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 23, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 20, 2004.
Severe weather in Cheshire County since 1996
Cheshire County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 4, 2021 | Flood | DR-4624: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 30, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4622: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cheshire County
Cheshire County had 31,134 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,392 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Fitzwilliam itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Fitzwilliam
1 public school with 156 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School | PK-6 | 156 | 12.0 |
Towns near Fitzwilliam
- Royalston, MA4.7 mi · 1,250 people · home $346,300
- Troy, NH5.2 mi · 1,108 people · home $204,600
- Troy, NH5.5 mi · 2,130 people · home $266,600
- Richmond, NH6.5 mi · 1,197 people · home $313,400
- Jaffrey, NH7.1 mi · 5,320 people · home $245,500
- Rindge, NH7.1 mi · 6,476 people · home $415,400
- Winchendon, MA7.6 mi · 4,160 people · home $276,300
- Winchendon, MA7.7 mi · 10,364 people · home $323,800
Fitzwilliam questions
Is Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fitzwilliam scores better for retirees than 57% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 98%. 27.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Fitzwilliam?
The median owner-occupied home in Fitzwilliam is valued at $305,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,735, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Fitzwilliam?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 13.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 72.5 inches of snow.
Does Fitzwilliam get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fitzwilliam since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 9, 1972. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- 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)