Appleton WI Real Estate
For years, young professionals have been flocking to east central Wisconsin to start their lives and families on a prime piece of Appleton WI real estate. Nestled comfortably amongst a number of fast growing towns in Fox Valley, Appleton, WI sits at the north end of Lake Winnebago and the Fox River runs through the center of town. Wild flowers line the roads and birds, such as the red-winged blackbird, roam the sky. A large number of trees and city parks also make sure everything stays fresh and green.
Anyone wanting to invest in Appleton, WI real estate considers what kind of community it is. Appleton annually ranks among the top ten most secure communities in the United States, but don't think that means there's nothing to do. You'll find a good number of bars in the city, but a no smoking ban and healthy sense of responsibility in the community keeps everything civil. Of course choosing Appleton, WI real estate doesn't just limit you to Appleton, WI. The Valley Transit, a network of crisscrossing bus lines, will take you all across Fox Valley. Lake Michigan and Green Bay are also an easy, accessible distance away. You don't just get the high standard of living in Appleton, you get all the scenic lushness of east central Wisconsin.
The local schools also provide a strong education for any child, something that can never be overlooked when considering Appleton WI real estate. Lawrence University, The University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley, and Fox Valley Technical College take care of higher education, but Appleton boasts three public high schools, Catholic and Lutheran schooling, a school for the arts, and a charter school.
A number of malls, shops, and restaurants wait for your business with a smile. Be sure to catch a play at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Want to see a ballgame? The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a Class A minor league baseball team, plays at the Fox Cities Stadium in nearby Grand Chute. History buff? Want to retrace the early life of Harry Houdini who grew up around here? How about finding out how Appleton became the first city in Wisconsin to have a telephone? Did you know Senator Joseph McCarthy got his political start in the area? People made history here and you can retrace it at the town's museums.
In 1882, Appleton became the site of the first hydro-electric plant and flour, lumber and paper mills quickly brought much prosperity to the surrounding area. Today the Fox River Valley contains the highest number of paper mills in the world! Eighty paper making facilities and ninety publishing companies offer countless job opportunities and revenue for the local economy. The metal-machinery industry provides employment in welding, farm machinery making and iron casting, to name a few.
A Chamber of Commerce study found that 87 percent of Appleton workers were satisfied with the local job market. They went on to report that approximately 24,400 people worked in manufacturing industries, 23,200 worked in trade and transportation, 11,300 worked in professional business services and 8,600 people were employed in construction and mining. Large sectors of people found jobs in hospitality, education, health and government as well. Manufacturing employees earn an average of $16 per hour and enjoy Wisconsin's relatively low cost of living (2% below the national average), making Appleton an ideal place to find real estate. When looking for Appleton Wisconsin homes for sale, you can expect to pay an average of $214,900 for your property.
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