2019 Best Suburbs to Live in the Appleton AreaAbout this List

Neenah

• Town in Wisconsin
• 59 reviews

Current Resident: Neenah is a town filled with diversity which usually could cause rifts to form in the community; however, the community feels more bound together because of our differences. While some may look at Neenah and see a boring, dull town, I see Neenah as a hidden gem with limitless possibilities for adventure. Whether it is meeting your friends downtown to go to a restaurant or cafe, going to the library to look for a new world hidden in the extensive library, or simply wandering around the beautiful parks in Neenah, there is always something to do even if you want to or have to do it alone. Neenah is also a great place to make new friends as everyone is always friendly and welcoming to new people and experiences, no matter how out of place one may feel the first tie they come here.
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• A

• 25,821 Population

Kimberly

• Town in Wisconsin
• 18 reviews

Former Resident: Kimberly is a great up and coming town for anyone that is looking to settle down with a family. They have a fantastic school district that is extremely focused on academics and sports. If you are a family that want your kids to get a quality education and have the opportunity to compete at the highest level of high school sports, this is the place for you! I have lived in Kimberly ever since I was born and wouldn't change a thing. You are taught by a staff that truly has your best interest in mind, and prepared well for going to university. This is a competitive school that has won multiple awards based on their academics and test scores. This is a division 1 school in a small town which compliment each other nicely with the network that you are able to quickly build.
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• 6,718 Population

Sherwood

• Town in Wisconsin
• 3 reviews

Niche User: There is rarely a crime in Sherwood! If there is anything it's very minor petty theft which happens at most every few years. One feels very safe here knowing your neighbors are there for you and you for them.
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• A-

• 2,869 Population

Little Chute

• Town in Wisconsin
• 32 reviews

Current Resident: Little Chute, Wisconsin is a safe place to live, an especially great place to raise a family or retire. Many young families and elderly people live in the area. Though it is small, it offers a lot for a small community. You will find friendly people all around. Its proximity to the Appleton area offers the opportunity to live a quiet life with quick access to a more lively nightlife. Everything you need is within a 5-10 mile radius.
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• B+

• 11,006 Population

Winneconne

• Town in Wisconsin
• 3 reviews

Nearby Resident: Winneconne is a wonderful little town. Everybody knows everybody and newcomers feel welcomed no matter where they stop in. The schools offer a great learning environment. They are large enough for students to feel like individuals, but still small enough to not be overwhelming. The restaurants are owned and run by local residents who engage well with newcomers and regulars. The nightlife, though small, offers an array of entertainment, be it bands, karaoke, town parties, or league nights. It's simply a happy town filled with happy people!
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• A-

• 2,561 Population

Oshkosh

• Town in Wisconsin
• 153 reviews

Current Resident: I really enjoy living of the city of Oshkosh. They have plenty of activities throughout the year; such as three huge concert festivals,fishing tournaments, bowling allies, an ice rink, and a outstanding community events. The city of Oshkosh has provided me with an amazing job and educational opportunities. Although, one of the big things i would like to see change with the city of Oshkosh is renovations to schools and public buildings. Oshkosh is run down and it would be nice to see some areas get fixed up. Overall, Oshkosh is a great place to live and go to school.
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• B+

• B+

• 66,649 Population

Combined Locks

• Town in Wisconsin
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: I love how nice everybody is, and how safe I feel here. I am a resident of combined locks so, I have seen how wonderful and comfortable it is here. It’s a very clean environment for people to live. The school district is also amazing from what I hear. The teachers really care about the students well beings, and find good techniques to help them learn more efficiently.
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• B+

• A

• 3,533 Population

Menasha

• Town in Wisconsin
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived here my whole life. I love it. It gives you your small town feel, yet it is close enough to bigger cities if you are looking for something to do. The only thing I wish that will change would be more things to do around in Menasha so there would be less travel to the other cities. Wouldn't it be cool if people from other cities purposely came here for restaurants and shops? Many people just pass through Menasha and I think we need to make it worth the stop. This is a great city and we need to prove to this area that we are the up and coming city that they need to see!
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• B+

• B

• 17,945 Population

Kaukauna

• Town in Wisconsin
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: I feel Kaukauna is a very good place. The residents of the city take pride in their relationships with each other, and people are very welcoming. Though the city could improve upon participation in civic engagement and similar activities, many parents and alumni help out with school activities whenever they can.
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• B+

• 15,883 Population

Brillion

• Town in Wisconsin
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: It is a very small community and everyone is very involved. We all support each other in everything that we do. For example, when the boys cross country team made it to state there was a lot of support not only from the school but from the whole community. We also all know each other and it is one big community.
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• B+

• 3,149 Population

Chilton

• Town in Wisconsin
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: A safe small town in the middle of wisconsin. There is not much of a nightlife in this town, but that is the tradeoff for the safety. Good public school system
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• B

• 3,873 Population

Fond du Lac

• Town in Wisconsin
• 63 reviews

Current Resident: I currently live in Fond du Lac. I attend College here. We are lucky to have three colleges in our town. Two Universities and one Technical College. I feel for a town under 50,000 we are fortunate to have these three schools for higher education. Our town has some great eateries as well! Great family fun like the Children’s Museum and our local Library offers many great and free activities for our youth. Fond du Lac is a great town to live and raise your family. My children were and are very successful at what they do. I thank Fond du Lac for all the great schools and programs that were there for us.
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• B

• B-

• 42,910 Population

Omro

• Town in Wisconsin
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: I enjoyed the small town feel of Omro. The community was welcoming and safe. The close-knit community was a great place to grow up. Friendships were fostered that have lasted over 20 years. There were fun opportunities for employment and local businesses are invested in the youth.
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• C+

• 3,572 Population

New Holstein

• Town in Wisconsin
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: New Holstein is a tight-knit community that fits the role of the "small-town America" to a tee. This is a place where the bank teller remembers your name, the local pizza place knows who you are based on your regular order, and your neighbors truly look out for you.

But with as many advantages as a small town like New Holstein will come with, there are certainly sacrifices that have to be made. This can be a good thing, because you are thirty minutes away from anything, but also thirty minutes away from everything.

With a small school, certainly there are drawbacks like far less AP opportunities and such than a large public school may offer, but there are definite benefits as well. For one, it is far easier to stand out as an individual, rather than just another number in a classroom.

Despite wanting to pursue college in a bigger community, I must admit I would not have wanted to grow up anywhere else.
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• B-

• B

• 3,167 Population

North Fond du Lac

• Town in Wisconsin
• 23 reviews

Current Resident: North Fond du Lac is a nice quiet town to raise a family around friendly people. All of the people are nice and are willing to help out if needed. The police are very nice are caring and always looking to help. The schools are smaller so your kid will get more one on one with the teacher. You also have the city of Fond du Lac 5 mins away to do all of your shopping and other needs. That is where most of the nightlife happens. Overall NFDL is a very nice and safe place to grow up and raise your family in. You have FDL to do your shopping or to get a bite to eat . You also have the lake 10 mins away to enjoy in the summer..
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• C+

• 5,069 Population

St. Peter

• Town in Wisconsin

• B-

• B

• 1,430 Population

Harrison Town

• Town in Wisconsin
• 16 reviews

Niche User: I feel very safe in this neighborhood, and I very rarely am worried about becoming a victim of a crime. Police are very visible and I often see more than one in a day around the city.
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• 1,154 Population

Algoma

• Town in Wisconsin
• 13 reviews

Current Resident: I think that the diversity needs to change and help to create more opportunities for people in the community.
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• A-

• 6,912 Population

Buchanan

• Town in Wisconsin
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: The town of Buchanan is truly wonderful. I have lived here all of my life and have never had anything bad to say. The people are great, the economy is great, and there is just so much to do. The town of Buchanan is surrounded by plenty of other outstanding communities, such as the city of Appleton, Kaukauna, Menasha, and Little Chute. Each town/city comes together and makes the Fox Valley a greater overall community.
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• B+

• 7,074 Population

Grand Chute

• Town in Wisconsin
• 44 reviews

Current Resident: I've been living in the Grand Chute/Appleton area for almost 16 years now. It is an overall great place to live! Everything you could possibly need is within a twenty minute drive, usually less. There is plenty to do and the downtown area is always fun to visit with friends. I would definitely recommend moving to this safe, family-friendly town.
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• A-

• 22,286 Population

Greenville

• Town in Wisconsin
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: I haven't been everywhere in Greenville, but from where I have been I can say that it is a very nice place to live. Lots of diversity when it comes to housing options. You can live in a traditional neighborhood subdivision, an apartment in the city or maybe even on a farm. There are a lot of farms and forests. The area is mostly safe, we only hear about something every few months, and most of the time the local police responds quicker than the story can get out. So if you're looking for somewhere peaceful, with friendly neighbors, good schools, and lots of farmland, Greenville is the place to be.
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• A-

• 11,565 Population

Clayton

• Town in Wisconsin
• 7 reviews

• A-

• A-

• 4,088 Population

Town of Neenah

• Town in Wisconsin
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: Nice place to live and work. Many opportunities available for work. A downside is the schools, they are not a very great place to be.
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• 3,323 Population

Freedom

• Town in Wisconsin
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: Freedom is a great place for raising young children. It's about 20 minutes from Appleton, and 30 from Green Bay. There isn't much going on in Freedom other than a couple bars and a few restaurants (Rico's is the shining star of Freedom). Although it's not too exciting, the town does host a couple charming events out of the year. There is country fest, a few parades, and a close by tractor pull! This environment is very safe, and amazing any age.
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• B+

• 6,078 Population

Menasha Town

• Town in Wisconsin
• 37 reviews

Niche User: There are a lot of friendly people in my neighborhood. Some are getting old and passing away and moving out, but we have new young parents moving in and are pleased with the friendliness and safety of our neighborhood.
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• A-

• 8,010 Population