Cost of Living in North Fond du Lac, WI

Population 5,373 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Fond du Lac sits on the smaller end of the Wisconsin city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, North Fond du Lac is about 55 miles southwest of Green Bay, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 48
Rent 82

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in North Fond du Lac

The median home value in North Fond du Lac is $144,900 — 52% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,083/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,744/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 56.0°F and lows of 37.1°F. Overall, North Fond du Lac has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$144,900
52% below avg
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
18% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 59.4%
Renter-occupied 40.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,083
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,697/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.6 min
2% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.4%
Carpooled
11.3%
Work from home
3.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$61,744
17% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,051
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.5%
Graduate degree 5.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.8
Male median age 35.6
Female median age 43.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.0°F
Avg Low
37.1°F
Annual Precip
28.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 273042566878828073594532
Low °F 111424354757615951402918
Precip" 0.730.691.722.793.314.143.403.452.862.541.840.92

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
79.4%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
204
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
1,505
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Fond du Lac, WI?

North Fond du Lac has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in North Fond du Lac, WI?

The median gross rent in North Fond du Lac is $1,083 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Fond du Lac?

The median home value in North Fond du Lac is $144,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in North Fond du Lac?

The median household income in North Fond du Lac is $61,744 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Fond du Lac, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Fond du Lac is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is North Fond du Lac, WI affordable?

Yes, North Fond du Lac is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in North Fond du Lac?

North Fond du Lac has average high temperatures of 56.0°F and average lows of 37.1°F. Annual precipitation is 28.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

North Fond du Lac at a Glance

Population
5,373
Median Income
$61,744
Home Value
$144,900
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
56.0°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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