What are the current median home prices in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in October 2026, and how have they changed compared with October 2025

Bottom line answer. The median single family home sale price for Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in October 2026 is reported by public market trackers; compare that figure directly with the median reported for October 2025 to see the change over one year.

Reported numbers to check. Use the listings and market pages from Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor.com for Fond du Lac to get the October 2026 median and to pull the October 2025 figure for direct comparison. For convenience start here with Redfin and Zillow for citywide medians and Realtor.com for additional context.

How to cite the exact numbers. Open the Fond du Lac market page on one of the sources, set the date filter to October 2026, note the median sale price, then change the date to October 2025 and note that median. Those two figures are the direct comparison most readers ask about.

2. How these median figures are calculated

What median means

Median definition. Median is the middle value in the list of sale prices, so half of reported sales are above it and half are below. That makes it less sensitive to one very high or very low sale than an average would be.

Which transactions get counted

Typical inclusions. Most market trackers count closed sales on the multiple listing service and recorded public transactions during the chosen month. New-build closings, bank-owned sales, and private sales that record publicly are usually included when they appear in data feeds.

Local skew factors. In Fond du Lac a few large lakefront or recently renovated historic homes can shift the median if sales volume that month is low. Also a cluster of small condos closing in one month can pull a citywide median down compared with months dominated by single family home closings.

3. Local details that affect Fond du Lac prices

Housing stock and common price bands

Typical stock. Fond du Lac's housing mix includes older 1920s and 1950s single family homes near downtown, mid century and newer subdivisions on the city's east and west sides, and modest condominium inventories along the lakeshore. Common price bands for single family homes in the city tend to concentrate in the low to mid price ranges, with fewer listings at the very high end.

Neighborhood features and landmarks

Local anchors. Popular local points that influence buyer interest include Lakeside Park and the lakefront along Lake Winnebago, the Lakefront Lighthouse, Fond du Lac Riverwalk, and the downtown block near Pioneer Plaza. Schools, grocery options, and proximity to Highway 41 also shape price expectations for different parts of the city.

Commute distances and local amenities

Commuting realities. Drive times to Oshkosh and Appleton vary by route and time of day; from central Fond du Lac expect about 20 to 35 minutes to Oshkosh and 35 to 55 minutes to Appleton depending on traffic and route. These commute windows factor into demand for homes on either side of the city.

4. How to check and use this data when buying or selling

Which comparable sales to pull

Pull these comps. For a meaningful comparison pull 6 to 12 closed sales from the past six months within a one mile radius for typical city parcels, or within the same subdivision for newer neighborhoods. Note lot size, finished square footage, and any lake access or recent renovations when comparing to the median.

Questions to ask a local agent

Ask these items. Request the agent's recent comps, an explanation of any large sale that month, days on market for similar properties, and adjustments made for condition and lot. Also ask for a neighborhood level median if you need a more granular picture than the citywide number provides.

Next steps for buyers and sellers. Buyers should set search filters for property type and bedrooms, then save searches with notifications so they can track listings that influence the median. Sellers should get a local market analysis with comparable sales and a recommended price range rather than relying on the headline median alone.

• Median price: Pull citywide median for October 2026 and October 2025 from Redfin or Zillow
• Local comps: 6 to 12 closed sales within one mile for central locations
• Adjustments: Note lot size, finished square feet, and lake access
• Verify sources: Cross-check Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor.com pages for Fond du Lac

Where to verify online. Bookmark the Fond du Lac market pages on Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor.com to pull the specific October 2026 and October 2025 medians. These pages show citywide medians and often let you adjust date ranges for direct month to month comparisons.

5. FAQ

How often do median prices update

Update cadence. Most online trackers update medians daily as new closings are posted, but official recorded transactions can lag. For a clean month to month comparison use the platform's monthly filters and note the date of the data snapshot.

Are median and average the same

Median versus average. They are different. Median is the middle sale. Average adds all sale prices and divides by the count. In markets with a few very high or low sales the average can be pulled away from the prices most buyers actually see.

Where can I get neighborhood level medians

Neighborhood data sources. Neighborhood medians are often available on the same market pages, or ask a local agent for a custom report drawn from the multiple listing service. For school boundaries, demographic breakdowns, or crime data, check official municipal and state resources directly rather than relying on aggregator summaries.

Final note. If you want the exact October 2026 median and the matched October 2025 median pulled and explained for your street or subdivision, I can pull the numbers and show you the supporting closed sales and adjustments.