Moving to Appleton, WI

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Fox Valley papermill town with cheap historic homes, Lawrence University downtown, and Lake Winnebago a few minutes east.

• Population: 75,644
• Median 2BR rent: $1,100/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $700-$2,300
• Popular neighborhoods: City Park, Memorial Park, Edison, Apple Creek, Grand Chute

Fox River neighborhoods flood during spring thaw. Verify the basement is dry in March before signing a lease, not in October.

Climate: Cold snowy winters, mild summers.

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