Real Estate Investing in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

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13 ZIP codes • Population: 110,074

Should you buy in Fond du Lac County, WI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $337,172
Avg Monthly Rent $1,092
ZIP Codes 13

Investing in Fond du Lac County Real Estate

Fond du Lac County spans 13 ZIP codes across 11 cities in Wisconsin, with a population of 110,074. The county's muted investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

decisively Fond du Lac County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Fond du Lac β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$337,172
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,092
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Fond du Lac, WI metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Fond du Lac County

4 Colleges 5,619 Students 1,539 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Advanced College of Cosmetology
Vocational For-Profit Β· 34 students
C+
Moraine Park Technical College
2-Year Public Β· 3,532 students
πŸ“ ~1,539 students rent off-campus
C
Ripon College
4-Year Private Β· 734 students
C
Marian University
4-Year Private Β· 1,319 students

Investor Insight: With 1,539 students living off-campus, Fond du Lac County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Fond du Lac County

ZIP Codes in Fond du Lac County, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fond du Lac County

How high is vacancy risk in, WI?

, WI sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader WI rental market.

Is, WI landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in, WI is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What do rentals go for in, WI?

, WI rentals go for roughly $1,092/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $337K acquisition costs.

Is, WI stronger than the typical WI market?

Relative to WI as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.

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