The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54914 sells for about $314,212, or $174 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,229 a month.
ZIP 54914 — Appleton
The 54914 housing market is currently experiencing steady price appreciation, with a median home value of $314,212 reflecting a 6.5% year-over-year increase. Low inventory levels and consistent demand from buyers are driving a competitive environment, though specific figures for closed sales and tax rates are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking suburban living with convenient access to the Fox Cities' employment and retail centers.
Median prices moved up 6.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 54914, Outagamie County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Appleton are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type. The area is considered safe relative to larger metropolitan centers in Wisconsin.
The ZIP is served by the Appleton Area School District, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and diverse extracurricular offerings. Schools in this area are generally well-regarded by local families.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather events, with standard flood insurance recommended for properties near the Fox River. Wildfire risk is minimal in this urbanized environment.
The area is characterized by steady residential growth and proximity to the broader Fox Cities economic hub, with ongoing development in the Grand Chute and Appleton corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Outagamie County, with rates reflecting local school district and county levies. Wisconsin does not have a state-level property tax, and exemptions are available for primary residences.
Residents typically commute via local highway corridors toward the Appleton employment core; transit options are limited, making personal vehicle use the primary mode of transport.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces within the Grand Chute and Appleton vicinity, with proximity to regional shopping and dining districts.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a focus on 2-bedroom units; vacancy rates remain relatively low, reflecting stable investor interest in the region.
The economy is anchored by the broader Fox Cities industrial and service sectors, with significant employment presence in manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.
The area is served by regional highway networks, facilitating access to the wider Appleton metropolitan area.
Ongoing residential and commercial development continues in the Grand Chute area, bordering the city of Appleton.
Parcels are subject to Appleton Area School District levies and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration in Wisconsin.
Data sourced from ZCTA-level ACS estimates and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Badger Sports Park4.54.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.22.4 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park Appleton4.32.5 mi
- Xtreme Air4.45.6 mi
- Luv 2 Play Appleton4.72.5 mi
- Fox Cities Performing Arts Center4.71 mi
- Paine Art Center & Gardens4.817.1 mi
- Badger Sports Park4.54.5 mi
- LedgeStone Vineyards & Winery4.717.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.22.4 mi
- High Cliff State Park4.89.7 mi
- Marcus Valley Grand Cinema4.74.3 mi
- Appleton Memorial Park4.73.1 mi
- Badger Sports Park4.54.5 mi
- Plamann Park4.64.8 mi
- Paine Art Center & Gardens4.817.1 mi
- Building For Kids4.51.2 mi
- Fox Cities Exhibition Center4.51.1 mi
- Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass4.85.8 mi
- The History Museum at the Castle4.31.5 mi
- High Cliff State Park4.89.7 mi
- Appleton Memorial Park4.73.1 mi
- Plamann Park4.64.8 mi
- Heckrodt Wetland Reserve4.83.8 mi
- Bubolz Nature Preserve4.63.3 mi
- SkipperBud's Oshkosh3.817.6 mi
- Lakeside Marina4.817.8 mi
- Spellman's Marina LLC4.817.4 mi
- High Cliff State Park Marina4.79.6 mi
- Winagamie Golf Course3.97.4 mi
- High Cliff Golf and Event Center4.49.5 mi
- Royal St. Patrick's Golf Links4.612.4 mi
- Irish Waters Golf Club410.2 mi
- Reid Municipal Golf Course4.22.3 mi
- Fox River Mall4.32 mi
- Meijer4.32.5 mi
- Fleet Farm4.31.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.42.5 mi
- Kohl's4.21.7 mi
- Appleton International Airport (ATW)4.54 mi
- Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport4.521.7 mi
- Wittman Regional Airport4.919.7 mi
- EAA Seaplane Base4.822.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local park system providing recreational space for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.