Fond Du Lac

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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 July 2025, the average apartment rent in Fond Du Lac, WI is $641 for a studio, $947 for one bedroom, $1,106 for two bedrooms, and $1,138 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fond Du Lac has increased by 4.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$947/month
636 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fond Du Lac, WI is 9.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fond Du Lac is 25.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $641 - $1,138. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 8.9% less for utilities, and 4.2% less for transportation.

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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Lakeshore Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

364 Students

Evans Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

273 Students

Waters Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

398 Students

Rosenow Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

391 Students

Roberts Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

340 Students

Theisen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

463 Students

Sabish Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

438 Students

Woodworth Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

395 Students

Fond du Lac High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,006 Students

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 June 2025.