Appleton, Wisconsin
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City Overview
As of 2009, Appleton's population is 70,017 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.15 percent.
The median home cost in Appleton is $132,380. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Appleton's cost of living is 16.61% Lower than the U.S. average.
Appleton public schools spend $6,512 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Appleton.
The unemployment rate in Appleton is 10.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Appleton jobs have Decreased by 2.30 percent.
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People
The 2009 Appleton, WI, population is 70,017. There are 3,364 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Appleton, WI
The median age is 35. The US median is 37.6. 59.85% of people in Appleton, WI, are married. 8.95% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.45 people. 27.40% of people are married, with children. 7.59% have children, but are single.
Race in Appleton, WI
89.34% of people are white, 1.30% are black, 5.84% are asian, 0.67% are native american, and 2.84% claim 'Other'.
3.03% of the people in Appleton, WI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.97% are non-hispanic).
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A full four-season year!: Appelton, WI, is a place to live where you can experience the four seasons as they were intended to be experienced. Lovely summers, calm and gorgeously colored autumns,... (read more)Strong support for entrepreneurs: The Fox Cities and NE Wisconsin (Green Bay area) currently offer an unprecendented level of support for those wishing to establish a new business. The technical... (read more)Opinion on Appleton: I find Appleton to be generally welcoming of out-of-towners. People here are very friendly. The violent crime rate is extremely low and it is basically considered to be... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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Health
There are 199 physicians per 100,000 population in Appleton, WI. The US average is 170.
Appleton, WI Health Index
Air quality in Appleton, WI is 41 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Appleton, WI is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Appleton, WI: The Fox Cities (Appleton and surrounding communities) is a very family oriented area. Good school system; low crime; many large business along with medium size and small... (read more)Reply to Posting 6-18-2009. Are we talking about t: I grew up in Appleton and since have gone to college and grad school in Oshkosh, Madison, and out of state. I really don't know where this prior post is coming from. In... (read more)Appleton DONT COME HERE!: Appleton is a run down mill town with a few new buildings like the PAC to brag about. The Fox River is filled with PCB's and the paper mills that ruined the river with... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 10.90% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.30% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.60% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.93% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $26,649 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $52,659 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 8.64% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.30% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.45% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.27% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 23.73% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 13.57% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 10.04% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.21% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.24% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.54% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.08% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.91% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.45% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.83% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.18% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.33% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 18.22% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Appleton, WI, is 10.90%, with job growth of -2.30%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.60%.
Appleton, WI Taxes
Appleton, WI,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 6.93%.
Appleton, WI Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $26,649, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $52,659.
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Strong support for entrepreneurs: The Fox Cities and NE Wisconsin (Green Bay area) currently offer an unprecendented level of support for those wishing to establish a new business. The technical... (read more)A full four-season year!: Appelton, WI, is a place to live where you can experience the four seasons as they were intended to be experienced. Lovely summers, calm and gorgeously colored autumns,... (read more)Opinion on Appleton: I find Appleton to be generally welcoming of out-of-towners. People here are very friendly. The violent crime rate is extremely low and it is basically considered to be... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 39 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $132,380 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 67.64% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.10% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 29.93% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $20.44 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.14% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.52% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.23% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 5.45% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 16.73% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 47.87% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.41% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 8.53% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.77% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.86% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.38% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.39% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.48% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.97% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 13.00% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 17.13% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.78% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 14.10% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 8.15% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 21.01% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Appleton, WI, is $132,380. Home appreciation is -4.90% over the last year. The median age of Appleton, WI, real estate is 39 years.
Appleton, WI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 29.93% of the Appleton, WI, population. 3.10% of houses and apartments in Appleton, WI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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A full four-season year!: Appelton, WI, is a place to live where you can experience the four seasons as they were intended to be experienced. Lovely summers, calm and gorgeously colored autumns,... (read more)Strong support for entrepreneurs: The Fox Cities and NE Wisconsin (Green Bay area) currently offer an unprecendented level of support for those wishing to establish a new business. The technical... (read more)Opinion on Appleton: I find Appleton to be generally welcoming of out-of-towners. People here are very friendly. The violent crime rate is extremely low and it is basically considered to be... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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Crime
Appleton, WI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Appleton, WI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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A full four-season year!: Appelton, WI, is a place to live where you can experience the four seasons as they were intended to be experienced. Lovely summers, calm and gorgeously colored autumns,... (read more)Strong support for entrepreneurs: The Fox Cities and NE Wisconsin (Green Bay area) currently offer an unprecendented level of support for those wishing to establish a new business. The technical... (read more)Opinion on Appleton: I find Appleton to be generally welcoming of out-of-towners. People here are very friendly. The violent crime rate is extremely low and it is basically considered to be... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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Climate
Appleton, WI, gets 30 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 45 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 114.
On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Appleton, WI. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 8. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 50 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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A full four-season year!: Appelton, WI, is a place to live where you can experience the four seasons as they were intended to be experienced. Lovely summers, calm and gorgeously colored autumns,... (read more)Strong support for entrepreneurs: The Fox Cities and NE Wisconsin (Green Bay area) currently offer an unprecendented level of support for those wishing to establish a new business. The technical... (read more)Opinion on Appleton: I find Appleton to be generally welcoming of out-of-towners. People here are very friendly. The violent crime rate is extremely low and it is basically considered to be... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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Education
Appleton, WI, schools spend $6,512 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 370 students per librarian, and 416 children per counselor in Appleton, WI schools.
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Opinion on Appleton: I find Appleton to be generally welcoming of out-of-towners. People here are very friendly. The violent crime rate is extremely low and it is basically considered to be... (read more)Opinion on Appleton: Appleton is generally welcoming to "outsiders." Very friendly people. It is difficult to find work in the education field if you are new (extends beyond Appleton and... (read more)Appleton, WI: The Fox Cities (Appleton and surrounding communities) is a very family oriented area. Good school system; low crime; many large business along with medium size and small... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Appleton, WI, takes 19 minutes. 84% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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A full four-season year!: Appelton, WI, is a place to live where you can experience the four seasons as they were intended to be experienced. Lovely summers, calm and gorgeously colored autumns,... (read more)Strong support for entrepreneurs: The Fox Cities and NE Wisconsin (Green Bay area) currently offer an unprecendented level of support for those wishing to establish a new business. The technical... (read more)Opinion on Appleton: I find Appleton to be generally welcoming of out-of-towners. People here are very friendly. The violent crime rate is extremely low and it is basically considered to be... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Appleton, WI is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Appleton, WI is more expensive.
Overall, Appleton, WI cost of living is 83.39.
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A full four-season year!: Appelton, WI, is a place to live where you can experience the four seasons as they were intended to be experienced. Lovely summers, calm and gorgeously colored autumns,... (read more)Strong support for entrepreneurs: The Fox Cities and NE Wisconsin (Green Bay area) currently offer an unprecendented level of support for those wishing to establish a new business. The technical... (read more)Opinion on Appleton: I find Appleton to be generally welcoming of out-of-towners. People here are very friendly. The violent crime rate is extremely low and it is basically considered to be... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 87.07% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 52.00% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 28.03% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.62% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.74% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.40% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.48% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 22.42% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.46% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.52% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.21% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.19% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
87.07% of the people in Appleton, WI are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 52.00% are Catholic; 28.03% are Protestant; 0.62% are LDS; 6.21% are another Christian faith; 0.19% in Appleton, WI are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Appleton, WI: The Fox Cities (Appleton and surrounding communities) is a very family oriented area. Good school system; low crime; many large business along with medium size and small... (read more)Reply to Posting 6-18-2009. Are we talking about t: I grew up in Appleton and since have gone to college and grad school in Oshkosh, Madison, and out of state. I really don't know where this prior post is coming from. In... (read more)Appleton DONT COME HERE!: Appleton is a run down mill town with a few new buildings like the PAC to brag about. The Fox River is filled with PCB's and the paper mills that ruined the river with... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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44.61% of the people in Appleton, WI are registered as Democrats. 54.31% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.09%.
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A full four-season year!: Appelton, WI, is a place to live where you can experience the four seasons as they were intended to be experienced. Lovely summers, calm and gorgeously colored autumns,... (read more)Strong support for entrepreneurs: The Fox Cities and NE Wisconsin (Green Bay area) currently offer an unprecendented level of support for those wishing to establish a new business. The technical... (read more)Opinion on Appleton: I find Appleton to be generally welcoming of out-of-towners. People here are very friendly. The violent crime rate is extremely low and it is basically considered to be... (read more)Have an opinion about Appleton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Appleton Click Here
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