Appleton, WI Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Appleton, WI is a hot market right now.

  • •Prices are rising rapidly at 6.9% year-over-year — expect competition.
  • •Price-to-rent ratio: 22.9 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.

Median Home Value

$335,302

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+6.9%

Price change

5-Year Change

+50%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,219/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

496

For sale

State Avg

$322,641

Wisconsin

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Appleton, WI vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,219/mo

Rent YoY Change

+5.1%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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