City profile
Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · Population 75,023
Appleton is a city in Outagamie County, WI with about 75,023 residents and a typical home value near $231,000. It is 25 miles from Green Bay, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
18°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$231,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,548
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.51%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.65%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.72%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 80/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Hail, Lightning
Nearest major airport
95 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 44% Democratic / 54% Republican
Community
Population
75,023
Black population
2.9%
County
Outagamie County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 75,023 residents
- Typical home value about $231,000
- 25 miles from Green Bay, WI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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