Fond du Lac, WI at a glance
Median household income
$62,260$5,188 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Fond du Lac, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Fond du Lac, WI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Fond du Lac, WI MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $811 | $9,732 | $32,440 | 15.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $946 | $11,352 | $37,840 | 18.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,176 | $14,112 | $47,040 | 22.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,522 | $18,264 | $60,880 | 29.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,665 | $19,980 | $66,600 | 32.1% |
What a typical income covers in Fond du Lac, WI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $62,260 a year ($5,188 a month before tax).
What $62,260 leaves after Wisconsin taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Wisconsin tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Wisconsin
Living in Fond du Lac, WI: common questions
What is the median household income in Fond du Lac, WI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Fond du Lac, WI is $62,260 per year (approximately $5,188 per month).
What is the average rent in Fond du Lac, WI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $811 for a studio, $946 for one bedroom, $1,176 for two, $1,522 for three and $1,665 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Fond du Lac, WI expensive to live in?
Prices there run 8.4% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 91.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Fond du Lac, WI?
To keep a $1,176 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $47,040 a year, or $3,920 a month. That is 76% of what the typical household in Fond du Lac, WI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Fond du Lac, WI?
On the local median income of $62,260 ($5,188 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,594 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,556 for everything else and $1,038 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,176 takes 45% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Fond du Lac, WI?
Homes in Wisconsin paid 19.6¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $176. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.