Neenah, Wisconsin
Among the top 12% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 70% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 40% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 8% for commute time
- bottom 13% for property tax rate
Neenah is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 27,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on annual snowfall and property tax rate.
Official websiteci.neenah.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.9 in1.5 in
humid 72%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 70% of US places
Home Value$175k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$904better than 51% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.87%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.08%better than 21% of US places
Unemployment2.7%better than 62% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.0 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall49.4 inbetter than 14% of US places
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 36% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.9better than 50% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 81% of US places
School Quality85.8better than 79% of US places
Violent Crime765/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Property Crime1270/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Community
Population27,30995th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.930th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.0%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.4%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.1%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 92% of US places
Walkability9.7/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance89 mibetter than 43% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.6%better than 67% of US places
Amenities Nearby52.00better than 40% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 33% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Neenah an affordable place to live?
- Neenah is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 70% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Neenah?
- The median home value in Neenah is $175k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Neenah?
- Median household income in Neenah is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Neenah?
- Median gross rent in Neenah is $904 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Neenah safe?
- Neenah is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 765/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 1270/100k.
- What is the weather like in Neenah?
- Neenah averages 71°F in July and 19°F in January, with 34.0 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Neenah?
- Public-school quality in Neenah is above average, scoring better than 79% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Neenah?
- The average one-way commute in Neenah is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)