Jayden moving Jan 3, 2026

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 about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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