Living in Appleton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Appleton · Census data 2020–2024
Appleton has 75,023 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $80,483 (4% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $231,400, the median rent is $1,030/month.
Appleton at a glance
- Population
- 75,023
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $80,483State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $231,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,030/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Appleton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 3.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Appleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Appleton the median home value is $231,400, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,491 a month in housing costs.
Appleton median household income
The median household income in Appleton is $80,483 and the income per person is $50,397. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Appleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32,221
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.34
Appleton demographics
- Population
- 75,023
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 31,030
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Appleton ›
Education in Appleton
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Appleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Appleton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Appleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 75,023 | $80,483 | $231,400 | $1,030 |
| Kimberly | 7,447 | $70,451 | $228,100 | $1,161 |
| Little Chute | 11,754 | $87,538 | $245,800 | $1,150 |
| Combined Locks | 3,622 | $93,490 | $246,000 | — |
| Menasha | 18,273 | $64,698 | $191,800 | $903 |
| Fox Crossing | 19,131 | $79,187 | $248,100 | $1,009 |
| Kaukauna | 17,706 | $80,365 | $225,700 | $1,083 |
| Harrison | 13,658 | $121,504 | $348,500 | $1,422 |
| Greenville | 12,987 | $117,977 | $357,400 | $1,214 |
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What is the median household income in Appleton, WI?
The median household income in Appleton is $80,483, 4% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Appleton?
The median home value in Appleton is $231,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Appleton?
The median gross rent in Appleton is $1,030 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Appleton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 3.5%.
What is the median age in Appleton?
The median age in Appleton is 37.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Appleton?
The average commute to work in Appleton is 19 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Appleton?
The unemployment rate in Appleton is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Appleton?
38.2% of adults in Appleton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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