At a Glance
Median Income
$73,880
$42,035 per capita
Home Value
$194,700
Zillow: $294,261
Median Rent
$970/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
172/100K
1,263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Neenah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Neenah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Neenah a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Neenah residents earn a median household income of $73,880 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,035. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,383 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Neenah is $194,700 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,261. Median rent is $970/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Neenah reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,263/100K. The murder rate is 3.8/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in Neenah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Neenah has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population27,409
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density2,858/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,880
Per Capita$42,035
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$13,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,700
Rent$970
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$294,261
Housing Units11,672
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property1,263/100K
Murder3.8/100K
Assault130/100K
Burglary107/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation749 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Neenah was founded in 1873.
The median home in Neenah was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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