Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 40% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 31% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 10% for commute time
- bottom 10% for property tax rate
Fond du Lac is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 45,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websitefdl.wi.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.9 in1.4 in
humid 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 69% of US places
Home Value$149k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$868better than 55% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 52% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.00%better than 10% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.54%better than 19% of US places
Unemployment4.9%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.4 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.0 inbetter than 24% of US places
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 36% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk50.0better than 71% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 47% of US places
School Quality74.6better than 71% of US places
Violent Crime950/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Crime1652/100kbetter than 27% of US places
Community
Population44,52797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.935th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2455th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2753rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.8%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.5%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 90% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance63 mibetter than 59% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.0%better than 42% of US places
Amenities Nearby16.84better than 19% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fond du Lac an affordable place to live?
- Fond du Lac is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 69% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fond du Lac?
- The median home value in Fond du Lac is $149k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fond du Lac?
- Median household income in Fond du Lac is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fond du Lac?
- Median gross rent in Fond du Lac is $868 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fond du Lac safe?
- Fond du Lac is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 950/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 1652/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fond du Lac?
- Fond du Lac averages 71°F in July and 19°F in January, with 32.4 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fond du Lac?
- Public-school quality in Fond du Lac is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fond du Lac?
- The average one-way commute in Fond du Lac is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)