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Appleton, WI

Looking to move to Appleton, WI? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Appleton, WI is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Appleton, WI is located in Outagamie County and it has a population of 76,728. What about cost of living in Appleton, WI? The median income in Appleton, WI is $58,457 and the median home value is $145,789.

Read on to learn more about Appleton, WI, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

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Affordable Places To Live In Appleton

Median Household Income
$58,457
Median Home Value
$145,789
Housing Affordability Index
171
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.30%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Appleton

Unemployment Rate
2.10%
Total Businesses
2789
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.00%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
69.40%

Food Scene in Appleton

42.50%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
27.50
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
53.00%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,026.00

Love Where You Live In Appleton

Volunteerism Rate
17.80%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
53.30%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
5.90%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
37.20

Health in Appleton

93.90%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
11.80%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.52
22.20%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Appleton

Average Mortgage Amount
$826.64
Median Rent
$606
65.60%
Of Homes Owned
34.40%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Appleton

7.50%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
10.20%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
14.50%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
18.30%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year