Appleton
- Town in Wisconsin
Town
Appleton
- grade AOverall Grade
- Town in Wisconsin
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 268 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$157,700
National
$229,800Median Rent
$796
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Appleton Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault191.2national 282.7
- Murder1.3national 6.1
- Rape48.5national 40.7
- Robbery25.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary172.4national 500.1
- Theft1,298.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft84.8national 284
Residents
Working in Appleton
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$61,475
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving Appleton
Top Private Schools Near Appleton
- grade A
Xavier Catholic Schools
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 150 reviews
- grade A minus
St. Mary Catholic High School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 35 reviews
- grade A minus
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 121 reviews
- grade A minus
Valley Christian School
- Rating 4 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Ignatius Catholic School
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Rating 4.01 out of 5 268 reviews
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I have lived here my whole life. It is a pretty city, along with being a safe place to live and have a family. I was sad when I had to move for school, because Appleton really is an inviting place to live. I already know I will be moving back once I'm finished with school down in Madison, WI to become an Echocardiographer as well as a Vascular ultrasound technician!
I've never had any issues living in Appleton. It's a city that has a lot to offer. The Performing Arts Center is a wonderful place for those who love theater and/or music. Downtown has a variety of different boutiques, shops, bars, and restaurants. If you pay attention, there are beautiful murals all around downtown. Public transportation is available for those needing to go places but don’t have their own car and it is overall good for the environment. Appleton also has many parks with fun playgrounds that don't disappoint. It's great that you can find a park anywhere in this city. If you're looking to shop at retail stores, the Fox River Mall is easily accessible with along with chain restaurants in and nearby. There are also great oriental grocery stores which provide ingredients that may not be found at supermarket stores in Appleton. I’m glad that I grew up in such a city that has a variety of places for everyone to enjoy.
Appleton is decently clean, attractive, active, and livable. It's right at points of the surrounding lakes and rivers, with livable city neighborhoods such as Menasha and Neenah; reaching farmland just outside the city. Appleton is a part of the Fox River Valley or "Fox Cities". Near the river, old mills have been converted into unique housing establishments and cool little shops. And who can not take interest in a large number of trails and the new 'BIRD' scooters around town, especially near the Lawrence University Campus? What a great way to take in the sites. Overall a growing community with a wide range of cultures within it.