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MN area data

Appleton, MN

Appleton, MN.

Population: 2,113 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,674
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.7%
10-year appreciation
+96.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$149,674
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.8 in
Annual snowfall
48.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Home-Base Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-39 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Median annual property tax
$1,180
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,847
Average weekly wage
$1,153
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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