About Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac is located at the southern end of Lake Winnebago in east-central Wisconsin. The city is the county seat of Fond du Lac County and combines established neighborhoods, a traditional downtown, manufacturing, healthcare, retail districts, schools and waterfront recreation.
The city's location along Interstate 41 provides relatively direct connections to Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay and the Milwaukee area. Lake Winnebago and Lakeside Park are major parts of the community's identity and provide year-round recreation.
What Fond du Lac is known for
- Lake Winnebago boating and fishing
- Lakeside Park and waterfront recreation
- Established neighborhoods and historic homes
- Manufacturing, healthcare and regional employers
- Downtown shops, restaurants and community events
- Convenient Interstate 41 access
Living in Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac offers apartments, duplexes, condos, historic homes, single-family neighborhoods and newer residential developments. Housing costs vary based on property type, condition, neighborhood, lot size and proximity to downtown, major roads or Lake Winnebago.
A complete household budget should include housing, utilities, property taxes, insurance, transportation, commuting, lawn care and winter maintenance.