At a Glance
Median Income
$106,223
$48,461 per capita
Home Value
$337,500
Zillow: $499,687
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
813/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
10.9% smoking rate
How DeForest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeForest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeForest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
DeForest residents earn a median household income of $106,223 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,461. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 DeForest is $337,500 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,687. Median rent is $1,381/month, with 24.4% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
DeForest reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 813/100K.
Education
40.7% of adults in DeForest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeForest has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10,853
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,152/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,223
Per Capita$48,461
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$337,500
Rent$1,381
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$499,687
Housing Units4,203
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property813/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation884 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in DeForest was built in 1989.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% 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.