A town of 350, settled in 1848. A regional job hub with 368 jobs.
The 2 things Fairwater does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Fairwater. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Fairwater for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Fond du Lac (11%), Ripon (11%) and Waupun (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
Fairwater has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Fairwater beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Fairwater | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with obesity | 44.4% | 37.7% |
The median sale price was $275,000 in May 2026.
Where Fairwater’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Fairwater is a village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 346 at the 2020 census. The town of Metomen surrounds the village.
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