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Fond du Lac, WI Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

cincygirl2021

Housing in Fond du Lac compared to Minneapolis

Just moved here 12 months ago and Homes are going for about $161,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Fond du Lac sits at 312.0 per 100K. Rent is about $905/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $905 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The sc...

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Sarah R.

Considering Fond du Lac vs Portland -help me decide

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Fond du Lac sits at 312.0 per 100K. With a population of 44,491, Fond du Lac is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Jayden

Considering Fond du Lac vs New York -help me decide

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Fond du Lac sits at 312.0 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,491 people. The median home value here is around $161,300, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $61,620, which feels a...

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Quinn

Quick question about Fond du Lac

Hey folks, Been living here since 2024. Crime rate is something to consider -Fond du Lac sits at 312.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, fo...

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cincygirl2021

Pros and cons of Fond du Lac after 8 years

I work in marketing and Rent is about $905/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $61,620 in Fond du Lac. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be con...

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Stella Lopez

Should I move to Fond du Lac or stay in Phoenix?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Fond du Lac sits at 312.0 per 100K. With a population of 44,491, Fond du Lac is a smaller city. Median household income...

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Nova

Best neighborhoods in Fond du Lac

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $161,300 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to lo...

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Violet M.

Best hidden gems in Fond du Lac

Hello, The median home value here is around $161,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $161,300 on average. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of...

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Jaxon Hill

Best areas to explore in Fond du Lac?

Random thought, Just moved here 13 months ago and Median household income is $61,620, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Fond du Lac? Night life is decent i...

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Daniel R.

Best coffee shops in Fond du Lac?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $161,300, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Jayden

Is public transit usable in Fond du Lac?

Hey, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Fond du Lac sits at 312.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $905 for rent here. Rent is about $905/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Dow...

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Sarah R.

Thinking about relocating to Fond du Lac from San Diego

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $61,620 in Fond du Lac. Median household income is $61,620, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $905 for rent here. The median home value here is around $161,300, which is actually reasonable....

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Jaxon Hill

Why I chose Fond du Lac over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2023. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Fond du Lac sits at 312.0 per 100K. The median home value here is around $161,300, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Co...

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Sarah R.

Best apartments in Fond du Lac under ?

Alright, Just moved here 3 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 44,491 people. Would love some local perspective.

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Michael G.

Affordable areas near Fond du Lac?

Hey, Rent is about $905/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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oakland_nevaeh

Pros and cons of Fond du Lac after 7 years

Hey, Median household income is $61,620, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $161,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Fond du Lac sits at 312.0 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? The city has invested a lot i...

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Sebastian Moore

Remote worker thinking about Fond du Lac

Alright, It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to.

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