At a Glance
Median Income
$88,424
$40,732 per capita
Home Value
$292,500
Zillow: $424,695
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
12.3% smoking rate
How Deerfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deerfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deerfield a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deerfield residents earn a median household income of $88,424 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,732. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deerfield is $292,500 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,695. Median rent is $1,043/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
42.7% of adults in Deerfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deerfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,489
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,147/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,424
Per Capita$40,732
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$292,500
Rent$1,043
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$424,695
Housing Units893
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation869 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Deerfield was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.