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Appleton, Wisconsin, in Outagamie county, is 88 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Appleton - Oshkosh - Neenah metropolitan area. Appleton contains a population of approximately 70,087.
In Appleton, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Appleton had a median family income of $57,097. The typical family in Appleton is better off than most in Wisconsin. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Appleton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $37,105. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Appleton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Appleton, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Appleton can boast better commuting than most places.
Appleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Appleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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Appleton (Lawrence University) between 1880 and 1899
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Appleton (mills from across river) between 1880 and 1899
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