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Appleton, WI
Wisconsin · Outagamie County · Appleton Metro
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
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Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,450 median income, 2.7% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,500 home value, $957/mo rent
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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
17
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
7
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Appleton, WI
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> |