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Brookfield, IL vs Fond du Lac, WI

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Are people in Fond du Lac older or younger than people in Brookfield?
- The Median Age in Fond du Lac is 3.0 years younger than in Brookfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fond du Lac or Brookfield?
- Fond du Lac housing costs are 40.4% less expensive than Brookfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fond du Lac or Brookfield?
- The average commute for residents of Fond du Lac is 12.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brookfield.

Things to do in Brookfield?
Brookfield, IL is an attractive village west of Chicago home to numerous wonderful sights including Brookfield Zoo exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Jaycee Memorial Park hosting fun activities like fishing; they organize vibrant events like Brookfield’s BAM Arts Walk each August.

Things to do in Fond du Lac?
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is situated in Fond Du Lac County featuring numerous parks combining with employment opportunities at Holiday Inn Express Fond Du Lac.

 Brookfield, ILFond du Lac, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,412329,725,481
 Median Income$90,083  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$295,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brookfield    4 Reviews

Brookfield has a small town feel, but is still close enough to the city. Great schools, great people, nice houses, great community. I'm fortunate to able to raise my  More

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Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,  More

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We loved this place, great schools, close to  More

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Reviews for Fond Du Lac    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

i was canoeing and i think my child fell into the lake but im not really sure, big splash, coulda been a rock. shops are very  More

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if you are poor white trash or from the inner city with a family member incarcerated, then fond du lac is for you. There is no culture here but drinking yourself stupid  More

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Fond du Lac County is an excellent place to live and raise a family especially if you are looking for a smaller unsophisicated city and great county to live in. If  More

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