Appleton, WI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$165 Avg asking sale price
$877 Avg asking lease rate
19,042 SF Avg unit lease size
27,567 SF Avg building size for sale
7.75% Average cap rate

Appleton's Demographic Profile

Appleton has 29,389 households and a median income of $68,367, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 72,165
# Households 29,389
Median age 38
Median household income $68,367
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 10,222
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Appleton $96 51,362 SF 7.52%
Grand Chute $112 29,693 SF 7.52%
Greenville $164 8,800 SF 7.52%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Appleton $192 18,578 SF
Grand Chute $272 27,146 SF
Little Chute $167 8,273 SF
Kimberly $90 7,749 SF
Greenville $141 27,787 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Appleton $78 87,366 SF 6.24%
Neenah $122 171,608 SF 6.24%
Green Bay $149 76,377 SF 7.24%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Appleton

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

The Mission Church

Appleton, WI 54911

  • 13,734 SF Specialty
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

2 Buildings With Fully Fenced Yard

Appleton, WI 54914

  • 14,452 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

1251 Maloney Rd

Kaukauna, WI 54130

  • 2,438 SF Office Building
  • $375,000
For Sale

1903-1905 E Apple Creek Road

Appleton, WI 54913

  • 3,123 SF Multifamily
  • $214,900
For Sale

109 S Walter Ave

Appleton, WI 54915

  • 2,088 SF Retail Building
  • $397,900
For Sale

Restaurant for Lease or Sale

Appleton, WI 54915

  • 6,800 SF Retail Building
  • $2,100,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Appleton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Appleton $165 27,567 SF
Grand Chute $322 22,254 SF
Little Chute $119 21,408 SF
Kimberly $202 29,806 SF
Greenville $195 15,775 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Appleton alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Appleton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Appleton 72,165 29,389 38 $68,367 2 10,222 1%
Little Chute 11,997 5,002 39 $71,330 2 1,786 2%
Kimberly 7,692 3,305 41 $63,275 2 996 5%
Greenville 14,615 5,195 41 $106,453 3 529 6%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Appleton, WI and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Appleton

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Is Appleton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Appleton offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Appleton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Appleton. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Appleton?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Appleton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Appleton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Appleton. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Appleton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Appleton, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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