Appleton, WI

Appleton is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with a population of 74,873. Residents earn $77,450 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

74,873 Population 2,945/sq mi density

$77,450 Median Income $48,093 per capita

$211,500 Home Value $291,197 Zillow

$957 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr

276 Violent Crime/100K 1,435 property/100K

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Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$77,450 median income, 2.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$211,500 home value, $957/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

276 violent crimes/100K (27% below avg)

B+

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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Historic Markers

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Haunted Places

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7 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Appleton, WI.

Name	Description
Henry James and Cremora Rogers Residence	Marker is at the intersection of West Prospect Avenue and South Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Prospect Avenue.
The Merging of Milwaukee-Downer and Lawrence Colleges	Marker is at the intersection of East College Avenue and South Meade Street, on the right when traveling east on East College Avenue.
Vulcan Street Plant Replica	Marker is at the intersection of Vulcan Street and East North Island, on the right when traveling south on Vulcan Street.
Lawrence University	Marker is on East College Avenue near North Union Street, on the right when traveling east.
First Commercially Successful Electric Street Railway	Marker is on South Olde Oneida Street south of West Edison Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
World's First Hydroelectric Central Station	Marker is at the intersection of Vulcan Street and East North Island, on the right when traveling south on Vulcan Street. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>
Hearthstone	Marker is at the intersection of West Prospect Avenue and South Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Prospect Avenue. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>