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Fond du Lac is classic Minnesotan neighborhood
With a shape reminiscent of Louisiana and a French name to match, Fond du Lac might seem out of place in Duluth, but a closer look reveals it as a classic Minnesotan neighborhood. With public parks and trailheads leading into the wilderness, plus places to fish and boat the St. Louis River, Fond du Lac is a rustic residential area that enjoys access to downtown while sticking to its rural roots.
Fond Du Lac homes have larger yards with plenty of greenery.
You will often see people fishing at Chambers Grove Park in Fond Du Lac.
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Housing styles include ranch-style homes, bungalows and farmhouses
Most of the neighborhood is forested and wild, with few residential streets. Houses here tend towards ranch-style or bungalows with the occasional two-story farmhouse. Some properties are fully fenced, while others have riverfront views. The average house price ranges from $175,000 to $250,000. “Duluth is full of small, unique communities, including Fond du Lac,” said Mike Raivala, a REMAX real estate agent with 21 years of experience in the area. “It’s an old town, where you’ve got little neighborhoods named 150 years ago. Some of the homes built here go back to the 1800s and are still in good shape—built from true timber, they still stand tall and don’t break down easily.”
There are many smaller cottages in the Fond Du Lac neighborhood.
Many homes in the Fond Du Lac neighborhood are in heavily forested areas.
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Students can attend above-average public schools
Fond du Lac students are zoned into the Duluth Public School District, graded B by Niche. This district includes 28 schools and enrolls around 8,500 students annually. Students may attend Stowe Elementary School, Lincoln Park Middle School and Denfeld High School, all graded B minus by Niche.Lake Superior College’s Emergency Response Training Center is in Fond du Lac, close to the riverbank and bordering the Gary-New Duluth neighborhood. This center offers continuing education and customized training for multiple fields, including fire-rescue, healthcare, manufacturing and workplace safety. It also provides certification courses for the Minnesota Departments of Transportation and Public Safety.
Stowe Elementary School is a public PK-5 elementary school serving the Fond Du Lac neighborhood.
Fond Du Lac residents send their kids to Lincoln Park Middle School.
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Outdoor recreation from water sports to nature walks
Although Fond du Lac is French for “bottom of the lake,” residents aren’t limited to one water recreation spot. With access to both the Perch Lake and the St. Louis River, boating and fishing are popular pastimes. Perch Lake Park’s Fishing Pier is a popular spot to hunt for bullhead, bass, perch and pike. Those less inclined towards fishing enjoy spending time at Fond du Lac Park, equipped with tennis and basketball courts, a large field, a playground and productive apple trees. Another option is Chambers Grove Park, a picnic site near the river with walking trails, grills and public restrooms. In the late 1800s, steam-powered boats would ferry visitors from downtown Duluth to the park for riverfront picnicking, and Chambers Grove Park has been popular ever since. In addition to parks, the neighborhood has access to protected public lands. “Fond du Lac is close to the Jay Cooke State Park,” says Raivala. “It’s a very hilly area west of Grand Avenue. You start driving up there, and the houses fade away to forests before you reach the state park. It’s a huge draw for outdoorsy types, with lots of big hills, rolling valleys and tons of birds. People go hiking and sightseeing all the time.”
There is great fishing at Brandons Pier near Perch Lake in Fond Du Lac.
The apple orchard at Fon Du Lac Park bears a lot of fruit.
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Shops and restaurants are nearby in Wisconsin
There are no restaurants within the boundaries of the neighborhood, but several options are just across the river to the south. Locals take the Biauswah Bridge into Wisconsin to reach Wabegon Bar & Grill, a longstanding restaurant that has existed under different names since the 1950s. The restaurant calls itself “the only bar in the State of Wisconsin that you can only get to from the Minnesota side” due to the quirks of the state borders and serves classic bar food and their specialty “Wabby Burgers.” Wabegon also serves breakfast on the weekends. Another local favorite is Trophy Lodge Bar and Grill, located past Wabegon, south of Fond du Lac. With expansive views of the surrounding hills and forests, Trophy Lodge’s two-story log cabin is a comfortable place to enjoy a meal or gather with friends and family. The Lodge serves New American meals and has a full bar and tap list that includes beer from several local breweries. The nearest grocery store is an ALDI in Superior, Wisconsin, located 10 miles east of Fond du Lac along State Road 105.
The Trophy Lodge Bar and Grill near Fond Du Lac has an abundance of exotic wildlife on display.
Fond Du Lac residents enjoy hanging out and getting a drink at the Wabegon Bar and Grill.
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Most residents drive into Downtown Duluth
While most of Duluth is accessible via public transit, Fond du Lac is the exception. The nearest bus stop is on Veterans Evergreen Memorial Drive near the Lake Superior College Emergency Response Center, but it’s not convenient for most of the neighborhood. Fond du Lac is around 14 miles southwest of Downtown Duluth and locals take Interstate 35 to drive between the two.
Most residents utilize cars to get around in the Fond Du Lac neighborhood.
Fond Du Lac residents will have to head over to Gary-New Duluth to catch the nearest bus stop.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fond Du Lac
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fond Du Lac Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fond Du Lac, Duluth sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Fond Du Lac, Duluth over the last 12 months is $310,000, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$310,000
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$310,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
118
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1939
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,257
Significantly below the national average
1,929
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,166
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
254
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,999
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$63,703
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
12.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
69''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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