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Fond du Lac, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Fond du Lac?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 0.4 years older than in Fond du Lac.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Fond du Lac?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 104.0% more expensive than Fond du Lac housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Fond du Lac?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fond du Lac.

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.

Things to do in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

 Fond du Lac, WISun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$56,561  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$176,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.05  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fond Du Lac    4 Reviews

Over 5 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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Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 15 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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