Market Intelligence Report — WI-540

Appleton, WI

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-WI-05
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$400K
-5.9% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.05
-128.5% YOY
Active Inventory
651
+136.7% YOY
Median DOM
32 Days
-1.6% YOY

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Market Signals & Indicators

Supply Dynamics

651 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 340 per month.

Pricing Pressure
10.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -3.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.05

Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Appleton, WI
CBSA Code
11540
State
WI
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Appleton?+

    As of May 2026, the Appleton metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.05 with median days on market at 32.

  • Are home prices dropping in Appleton?+

    Median listing price is $400K, -5.9% year over year. 10.0% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Appleton?+

    The typical listing sits 32 days on market, a -1.6% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 340 per month.

  • Where can I find a trusted Appleton real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Appleton agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: May 2026 · CBSA 11540 · 2mo history