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Appleton, WI is a vibrant city located in the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin. It is the home of Lawrence University and many other colleges and universities. According to BestPlaces, Appleton has great rankings for livability, weather, education, cost of living, safety and health care. The overall score for living in Appleton is 8 out of 10! The city's population is just over 74 thousand people and it has an unemployment rate below the national average. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Wisconsin and has a wide range of housing options from apartments to single family homes. Appleton also boasts well-rated public schools and close proximity to outdoor recreational activities such as hiking trails, lakes and parks. With its desirable quality of life and affordable cost of living, Appleton is an attractive place for individuals and families looking for a great place to call home.

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#6 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#14 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#77 Best Green Cities
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#117 2005 Best Places to Live
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Just to clarify my earlier review, the people are generally unfriendly, except the overweight women( 90% of women here) are friendly. Tailgatings on 1-41 an 441 is very  More

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Over 6 years ago

Women here are very heavy. People are rude here, will cut you off in public and not say a word. People at the gym walk in and do not even look at you, even though you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Something is happening in Appleton. The place used to be called the shopping capital of Wisco. But, slowly this rather commercial-sounding moniker is being replaced by  More

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