2021 Best Suburbs to Live in the Appleton Area

Kimberly

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.36 out of 5  25 reviews

Current Resident: I love the Kimberly area! I've been here 11 yrs. Great people, great schools! Up and coming locally owned businesses.Read 25 Reviews

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• grade A+

• 6,770 Population

Neenah

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.08 out of 5  63 reviews

Current Resident: The close access to hey, low crime rate, close to major cities. Neenah is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, in the north central United States. It is situated on the banks of Lake Winnebago, Little Lake Butte des Morts, and the Fox River, approximately forty miles southwest of Green Bay. Neenah's population was 25,501 at the 2010 census...Read 63 Reviews

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• grade A

• 25,967 Population

Sherwood

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: The Village of Sherwood is a small bedroom community just outside of Appleton. We have access to one of the nicest state parks in Wisconsin - High Cliff State Park. The taxes are reasonable yet offer so much more than expected. In the winter roads appear to be cleared of snow twice before you get up and go to school or work. The staff are on top of maintenance throughout the village. Lots of retirees, but also a lot of families so it is a growing community. Love that we have Appleton water!...Read 4 Reviews

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• grade A minus

• 2,959 Population

Winneconne

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 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!...Read 5 Reviews

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• grade A

• 2,708 Population

Little Chute

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.89 out of 5  36 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Little Chute nearly all my life and hardly have any problems with it. The majority of its residents are kind and the area does not seem to suffer many minor crimes or otherwise. Nearby and neighboring cities are Kimberly/Combined Locks, Kaukauna & Appleton. ...Reasons I would no longer give it 5 stars is the new buildings going up everywhere. There are hardly any areas with just grass and those areas that do exist are starting to be filled in by whatever they can fit a business. Secondly, though it does not bother me, there is a train track that runs straight through the middle of town and you will clearly hear it regardless of where you live...Read 36 Reviews

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• grade A minus

• 11,484 Population

Combined Locks

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.1 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: Very amazing Place to live, great views, weather, and places to be and enjoy! Neighbors are so nice and there are many places to have funRead 10 Reviews

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• grade A

• 3,577 Population

Kaukauna

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.14 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: When my wife and I got married we were deciding where to settle down and when to start a family. So growing up in Appleton area and knowing sbout the surrounding cities. I was very hesitant about moving to Kaukauna mostly because of starting a family, and I wasnt sure i wanted to raise the kids there. After researching for awhile Kaukauna was our decision. 12 years later a 9 year old son and 6 year old daughter I couldnt be happier. Great rec department, teachers, community activities for a small town parks, trails. The best bakery in the state at Hilltop, and i believe the best breakfast in the area at Landermans...Yes the Paper mill stinks, and you could find other negatives if you tryRead 28 Reviews

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• grade A minus

• 16,070 Population

Oshkosh

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.79 out of 5  185 reviews

Current Resident: Oshkosh is not only a beautiful city on the water but also a historical one. Parts of the town are developing rural communities which provide great opportunities for families. Plenty of local gems can be found all around the city which makes it a great place to live!...Read 185 Reviews

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• grade B

• 66,773 Population

Menasha

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.71 out of 5  21 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!...Read 21 Reviews

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• grade B

• 18,114 Population

Brillion

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.2 out of 5  5 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...Read 5 Reviews

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• grade A minus

• 3,126 Population

Fond du Lac

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.46 out of 5  74 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...Read 74 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• 42,909 Population

St. Peter

• Suburb in Wisconsin

• grade B+

• grade B

• 1,434 Population

Chilton

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: It's a nice little town, very connected and people will always be there to help you. Downside is it's a very red town, if that's what you're worried about. Many times I've seen a confederate flag on someone's pick-up truck. Otherwise, it's a nice town with nice businesses...Read 6 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• 3,831 Population

New Holstein

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.17 out of 5  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.Read 6 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• 3,131 Population

Omro

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Nearby Resident: Omro is a quaint, safe town. It has lots of cute little shops and places to eat. It is a rural community with larger cities within 20 minutes drive where more city life can be found. It is quiet, and casual...Read 4 Reviews

• grade B

• grade C

• 3,573 Population

North Fond du Lac

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.46 out of 5  24 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...Read 24 Reviews

• grade B

• grade C+

• 5,076 Population

Algoma

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.69 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: I think that the diversity needs to change and help to create more opportunities for people in the community.Read 13 Reviews

• grade A

• grade B+

• 7,038 Population

Buchanan

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.17 out of 5  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...Read 6 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• 7,146 Population

Grand Chute

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.86 out of 5  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...Read 44 Reviews

• grade A

• grade B+

• 22,734 Population

Greenville

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.05 out of 5  19 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...Read 19 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• 12,038 Population

Town of Neenah

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.36 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: Neenah is a small, yet thriving community in the heart of the Fox Valley. Having only lived in the area since June 2019 I've already fallen in love with this quaint little town. There are beautiful parks and trails throughout the area, many of which are on the water. The downtown area provides plenty of good restaurants and shops and there is a more commercial area nearby with staples such as Walmart, Festival, and Culver's. I personally have enjoyed discovering the R. Harder Gallery of Gems and Minerals located in the Jeweler's Mutual building. It's one the largest private gem collections and it's right here in Neenah! ...Additionally, there are two major Wisconsin cities (Appleton and Oshkosh) nearby, only a fifteen minute drive by highway. Both of these places have plenty to offer, so if you ever want to venture out of town you won't have to go very far...Read 11 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• 3,441 Population

Freedom

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.06 out of 5  18 reviews

Current Resident: Freedom has an amazing community that has many wonderful people. I've built many friendships here. It is so small that everyone basically knows everyone. I think that is pretty cool to have. Freedom even has their own fire station just in case there is an emergency. Not every town has one, so that is pretty unique for a small community like Freedom. The only thing that I would change about Freedom is the school. The school has to be updated because it is very old. It would be nice to have a new school for the upcoming students, so they can get something new...Read 18 Reviews

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• grade B+

• 6,149 Population

Clayton

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.29 out of 5  7 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• 4,161 Population

Empire

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: I would live here forever, other than a few winter getaways from the cold.Read 3 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade B

• 2,808 Population

Butte des Morts

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: Butte des Morts is a lovely little town that has many friendly people that are very welcoming. There are a couple restaurants such as The White House Inn that serves delicious food and has a very friendly environment where you can go and enjoy time with family or friends. I have loved growing up here in the little town of Butte des Morts...Read 1 Review

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• grade A

• 904 Population