Appleton, WI

Metro area in Wisconsin · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +3.8%

Median Home Value

$333,083

↑ +6.7%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,123/mo

↑ +5.7%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4%

Average yield

5-Year Appreciation

+50.0%

Income Needed to Buy

$87,689

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

549

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

24.7

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.6%

3 Months

↑ +1.5%

12 Months

↑ +3.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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