Fond du Lac, WI Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
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279 Upvotes
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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