Evan P. best-worst Aug 8, 2025

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2007. Crime rate is something to consider -Appleton sits at 275.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $957 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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