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Appleton

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  • Town in Wisconsin
  • 213 reviews
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A-
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Appleton is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 73,832. Appleton is in Outagamie County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Appleton offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Appleton there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Appleton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Appleton are highly rated.
Population
73,832

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$140,000
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$746
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Appleton Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    195.6
    282.7
  • Murder
    1.3
    6.1
  • Rape
    52.2
    40.7
  • Robbery
    22.8
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    182.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,334
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    30.8
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%

Working in Appleton

Jobs
A-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$55,817
National
$55,322
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Appleton Reviews

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Appleton is a wonderful place to live! The people in the communities of Appleton are generally kind and outgoing. It is vibrant with small businesses as well as large corporations. There are several accredited institutions of higher education which are very successful in helping their graduates get careers in their professional or technical fields. It is a great place to raise a family and have a career. Appleton is also near Green Bay and Door County. The Farmer's Market is extraordinary. The schools are reputable for their good understanding of how children learn. There are many culturally diverse restaurants unique to Appleton. It is a great place for visitors and well as for residents.
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Appleton, WI is awesome! This is my 3rd year living here! I am located near the Fox River Mall, which includes Target, Walmart, Goodwill and some restaurants. There are 2 highways: Highway 41 runs straight through Appleton, and goes down towards Chicago, making it easier to get cities around you. 441 connects both sides of Appleton to make your commute from one side to the other smooth. Typically, you have stores on both sides of town so its convenient. A farmers market is held in the summer. You can buy local produce, hear local musicians, and see vendors. The vibe is upbeat, and it makes the weekends so fun. The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is the home to entertainment. You can go to bridal shows, to seeing a Broadway play! Appleton is also located 25 mins south of Green Bay, 20 mins north of Oshkosh, and 1.5 hrs from Milwaukee.
I have lived in several other places in Wisconsin and Appleton is where I proudly call home! I love that Appleton has good safety, public schools, and amenities, all for an affordable cost of living. Appleton is really working on developing the community, especially cultural/arts/music events. Mile of Music is one weekend you do not want to miss!