Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Fond Du Lac

Affordability in Fond Du Lac, WI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Fond Du Lac is $913, set against a median household income of $62,260 per year. About 42% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter population that may benefit from the city's income-based and HUD-assisted housing options.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Fond du Lac Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 385 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Fond Du Lac

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Fond Du Lac scores 78 out of 100 (Very Walkable), with a Bike Score of 77. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations, not the city as a whole.

• Walk Score: 78 - Very Walkable
• Bike Score: 77

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 16 public schools across 2 districts serve Fond Du Lac, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Fond Du Lac, WI

The median household income in Fond Du Lac is $62,260 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent is $913 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Fond Du Lac can help renters whose incomes fall below area limits. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically restricted based on household size and income, rather than set at market rates.

• Median household income: $62,260/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $913/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 42% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable rental properties tracked: 6 buildings, 521 total units

Environment & Flood Risk

All 6 affordable housing properties in Fond Du Lac have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone. If flood exposure is a concern, ask a property's management team whether the building carries flood insurance or has experienced past flooding.