Top Fox Valley Towns to Live In
March 2, 2020
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Top Fox Valley Towns to Live In
Whether you’re relocating for work or simply starting a new chapter of life, it can be challenging to match your interests with your budget when searching for a new home. If you’re considering moving to the Fox Valley, we’ve helped make that challenge easier.
The Fox Valley covers the area between Oshkosh and Appleton, and while we think the entire region is a good choice to plant your roots, we’ve gathered data about a few quality and affordable suburbs of Appleton to consider for your next home.
Grand Chute, Wisconsin
Considered one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, many young professionals like the suburban feel of Grand Chute while having quick access to the larger city of Appleton. Plus, its array of restaurants, coffee shops and parks, as well as its highly-rated public schools, make it a great place for a young family to stay and grow.
Grand Chute’s grand stats:
- Population: 22,286
- Median age: 39
- Average home price: $211,700
- Cost of living: 7.9% lower than U.S. average
- Median income: $53,531
- Job market: B+
- Public schools: A-
- Safety rating: C+
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Little Chute, Wisconsin
Looking for small town vibes in the big Fox Valley? As its name implies, Little Chute has about half the population of Grand Chute. Little Chute offers families and young professionals a quiet and safe community with quick and easy access to bigger cities.
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Little Chute has lovely historic homes, a variety of shops, restaurants, and even a fully functioning windmill. Although it has a good job market rating, nearby Appleton and Green Bay provide plenty of work commuting options, making this historic town an ideal place for young professionals to start a new life.
Little Chute, big stats:
- Population: 11,006
- Median age: 37
- Average home price: $154,800
- Cost of living: 15.9% lower than the U.S. average
- Median income: $57,161
- Job market: A-
- Public schools: B+
- Safety rating: Very low crime
Wrightstown, Wisconsin
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Looking for even more picturesque character? Having the lowest population on our list, quaint Wrightstown has a population of approximately 3,300 people. Located in Brown County, it is also known as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, likely due to its scenic nature, parks, and safe community. The location of this suburban/rural town is an easy commute to nearby Appleton, Kaukauna, or De Pere, letting young professionals escape the city to a quieter home life.
You can’t go wrong with stats like these:
- Population: 2,529
- Median age: 35
- Average home price: $213,300
- Cost of living: 5.8% lower than the U.S. average
- Median income: $75,185
- Job market: A
- Public schools: A
- Safety rating: Very low crime
Welcome Home!
Moving to a new location and buying a house are big decisions. You can rely on Unison Credit Union to help you through the process. We can guide you through the ins-and-outs of mortgage options, from up to 30-year fixed rate or adjustable rates for a set period of time: 3, 5, or 7 years, up to a 30-year term. We also live in these communities and can be your hometown banking partner throughout this next chapter of your life. Together, we can help you achieve your home sweet home.
If Grand Chute is a place you can picture yourself settling and that average home price aligns with your budget, contact our Grand Chute branch about getting mortgage pre-approval. If you’re in the area, simply stop in during business hours and we’ll be happy to help you.
Our local branch in Little Chute can answer any questions you might have about mortgage rates and approval and help you take the next step in finding your new home.
If Wrightstown sounds like the right town for you, contact our Wrightstown branch and learn more about our mortgage options.