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Appleton, WA

Appleton, WA.

Population: 320 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$350,150
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+5.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$375,161
House Price Index
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
20
Days with Good air quality
109

Amenities

Nearest airport
Port Elsner Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+152 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Median annual property tax
$1,022
Households with broadband internet
0.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,203
Average weekly wage
$1,155
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
77

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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