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DeForest, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dane County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
10,853 Population 1,152/sq mi density
$106,223 Median Income $48,461 per capita
$337,500 Home Value $499,687 Zillow
$1,381 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
93 Violent Crime/100K 901 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$106,223 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$337,500 home value, $1,381/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.7% bachelor's degree or higher

DeForest, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,223
41% above
$48,461 per capita
Home Value
$337,500
20% above
Zillow: $499,687
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
19% above
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
76% below
901/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
21% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
141%
Home Value
120%
Rent
119%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
24%
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 1.5% (58% 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 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 901/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population10,853
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,152/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,223
Per Capita$48,461
Unemployment1.5%
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
Violent93/100K
Property901/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault74/100K
Burglary56/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,427/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.