Market Intelligence Report — WI-540

Fond du Lac, WI

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-WI-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$350K
-6.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.16
-45.7% YoY

Active Inventory

277
+49.7% YoY

Median DOM

45 Days
+2.3% YoY

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The Fond du Lac market is classified as Very Weak, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.16, significantly below the 0.25 threshold for severely lagging demand. This absorption rate reflects substantial supply-demand imbalance.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.2%+0.0 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

104,669-0.0% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Fond du Lac market right now.

Active listings have increased substantially by 49.7% year-over-year, alongside a 10.3% year-over-year decline in new listings. The median listing price has contracted by 6.6% over the past year, while the pending ratio has fallen by 45.7% year-over-year, indicating a sustained deceleration in buyer demand relative to available supply.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$350K-5.0% MoM

Active Inventory

277+49.7% YoY

Days on Market

45+2.3% YoY

Sold Score™

22-45.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

22
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.16, inventory pressure on sellers is pronounced, necessitating greater price discipline. The pace of transactions is slow, and market participants listing properties face an extended exposure period, with negotiating leverage heavily weighted toward buyers.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices have declined by 7.9% year-over-year, while median prices saw a 6.6% year-over-year decrease. The average-vs-median spread, with an average listing price of $405,870 compared to a median of $350,000, alongside a 6.7% year-over-year reduction in median $/sqft, suggests some softness within the higher price tiers.

Supply Dynamics

277 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 104 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.4%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.8% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -6.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.16

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Fond du Lac, WI? Inventory is up 50% from last year.

Buyers have leverage in Fond du Lac, WI. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
16%
Median Days on Market
45 days
Inventory YoY
+50%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Fond du Lac, WI
CBSA Code
22540
State
WI

ZIPs in Fond du Lac, WI

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Fond du Lac?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Fond du Lac metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.16 with median days on market at 45.

  • Are home prices dropping in Fond du Lac?+

    Median listing price is $350K, -6.6% year over year. 17.4% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Fond du Lac?+

    The typical listing sits 45 days on market, a +2.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 104 per month.

  • What's happening in the Fond du Lac luxury market?+

    Average listing prices have declined by 7.9% year-over-year, while median prices saw a 6.6% year-over-year decrease. The average-vs-median spread, with an average listing price of $405,870 compared to a median of $350,000, alongside a 6.7% year-over-year reduction in median $/sqft, suggests some softness within the higher price tiers.

  • Where can I find a trusted Fond du Lac real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Fond du Lac agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 22540 · 36mo history