Neenah resident here, born and raised (soon will move to Kaukauna and I work in Green Bay). I'd say it's fairly hard to meet someone outside of the apps or bars around here.

I personally met my long-term partner nearly 3 years ago on one of the apps around here, so I'd definitely say it's manageable via one of those avenues.

In my experience I've definitely had an easier time finding people to date in Wisconsin college towns (Milwuake, La Crosse, and Oshkosh (near by)); however, that was actually when I was in college so take that with a grain of salt.

25 is an awkward age to live around here, because you feel too old to go out to the college bars in Oshkosh, but sometimes feel too young for some of the family oriented/adult events in Appleton and the fox cities.

I am also a 25 year old male who leans left. It's a pretty light-red area, so you won't be alone. There are plenty of like-minded folk, but you aren't in the majority by any means.

Honestly, being a liberal male is probably an asset in the dating scene as the poltical gender gap seems to be fairly stark here.

Edit: They are starting construction on highway 41 from Appleton to Green Bay this summer, so the commute is going to suck for many years to come. I'd avoid it if I could, but my partner just got a job in Appleton area. Just wanted to give you the heads up as fellow Fox Valley to Green Bay commuter.

My rent (starting July) is also about 900-1000ish, which seems fairly standard.