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Appleton, WI

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Appleton.

Population: 126,671 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Appleton, WI is $356,366 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $366,275 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,319/month. 43 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, lightning, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$356,366

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$356,366
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+18.8%
5-year appreciation
+43.8%
10-year appreciation
+115.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$356,366
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$366,275
Median list price
$352,963
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
481
For-sale inventory
429
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
313
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
150

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,319/mo
1-year rent change
+8.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$918/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$986/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,256/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,739/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,952/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
43
Elementary schools
24
Middle schools
6
High schools
10
Charter schools
14
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Appleton Area School District, Freedom Area School District, Kimberly Area School District
Schools include
Columbus Elementary, Edison Elementary, Einstein Middle, Franklin Elementary, Huntley Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, hail, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
25
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc. (2.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.5°F
Average high
55.3°F
Average low
37.3°F
Annual precipitation
33.3 in
Annual snowfall
47.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
264
Days with Moderate air quality
92
Days with Unhealthy air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
55,894
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
47,456

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Appleton International Airport (ATW) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Appleton International Airport (ATW) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
12
Hospitals include
THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - APPLETON INC, ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS, AURORA MEDICAL CENTER SHEBOYGAN COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+364 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
34.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,034
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
82.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
98,408
Average weekly wage
$1,251
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,022

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AppletonState medianUS median
Typical home value$356,366$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$366,275$322,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,319/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,034$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Appleton, WI?
$356,366.
What is the median sale price in Appleton, WI?
$366,275.
How long do homes take to sell in Appleton, WI?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Appleton, WI?
Typical rent: $1,319/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Appleton, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, hail, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Appleton, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 25 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Appleton, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Appleton, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Appleton, WI?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc., 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve Appleton, WI?
43 schools (24 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Appleton, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 9.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Appleton, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Appleton, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Appleton

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