Fond Du Lac

Gorgeous older homes in Fond Du Lac are found near the downtown neighborhood.
Gorgeous older homes in Fond Du Lac are found near the downtown neighborhood.
Main St of Fond du Lac has many historic buildings.
Ice fishing at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac is very popular.

Fond Du Lac, WI Area Guide

A tranquil lakeside community perfect for lovers of the outdoors.

Golf Affordable Nature Outdoors

Roughly equidistant from Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay, Fond du Lac is a fairly small community on the southern banks of Lake Winnebago. Apartments and houses downtown and near the water are surprisingly affordable compared to its neighboring cities, making it easy to enjoy views of the lake or a more urban lifestyle without breaking the bank.

The University of Wisconsin operates a branch campus on the northeast corner of town, just a few blocks north of Marian University. The abundant open space and wildlife right outside of Fond du Lac makes the area very popular for hunting and fishing as well as hiking, biking, and camping.

Explore the City

Main St of Fond du Lac has many historic buildings.

Ice fishing at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac is very popular.

Gorgeous older homes in Fond Du Lac are found near the downtown neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Fond Du Lac, WI is $674 for a studio, $1,058 for one bedroom, $1,130 for two bedrooms, and $1,124 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fond Du Lac has increased by 13.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,058/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$1,749/month
645 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fond Du Lac, WI is 10.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fond Du Lac is 26.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $674 - $1,130. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 8.0% less for utilities, and 5.0% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fond Du Lac, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

45 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

52 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Evans Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Lakeshore Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Waters Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Rosenow Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Pier Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Sabish Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Theisen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Fond du Lac STEM Institute

Public

Grades K-12

Woodworth Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Fond du Lac STEM Institute

Public

Grades K-12

Fond du Lac High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of Fond du Lac

Military Bases

Airports

  • Appleton International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.