River Drive vs Downtown Appleton

Appleton, WI Neighborhood Comparison

River Drive's median sale price is $280k, about $23k (9%) more than Downtown Appleton's $258k (Redfin, Jan–Mar 2026; Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
River Drive
$280k median
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Neighborhood B
Downtown Appleton
$258k median
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River Drive
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Downtown Appleton
$280k
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Median Price
$258k
River Drive
Median Price
100%
Downtown Appleton
Median Price
92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Drive or Downtown Appleton more expensive?

River Drive has a median home price of $280k and Downtown Appleton is $258k. Downtown Appleton is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — River Drive or Downtown Appleton?

River Drive has no school rating on file and Downtown Appleton has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

River Drive has no Walk Score on file. Downtown Appleton has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.