CITY PROFILE
Appleton, WI
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Appleton, WI is a smaller metro with a temperate four-season climate, moderate sunshine, and moderate rainfall—expect cold winters and warm summers with a balanced mix of sunny and rainy days. Housing here is on the pricier side of our dataset, so it's not the most affordable option if cost of living is your primary concern. The setting works well if you want distinct seasons and a compact community feel without the scale of a major city.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $350K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,217/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 7.3°C · warmest 21.6°C · coolest -8°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 878 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.81 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #197 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy84
- Affordable to rent87
- Climate comfort27
- Plenty of sunshine37
- Big-city amenities52
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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