Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Deforest
Deforest, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,561
Population
12,077
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Bask in small-town delights and outdoor recreation just north of Madison
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Nestled alongside the Yahara River in South Central Wisconsin, DeForest offers residents a small-town atmosphere in a lush environment just 15 miles north of the State Capitol in Madison. DeForest residents enjoy access to charming shops and eateries near Main Street as well as a host of year-round events like the annual Fourth of July Celebration, Yahara Riverfest, Dragon Arts Fair, seasonal farmers’ market, and Concerts in the Park.
DeForest boasts a broad range of opportunities for outdoor fun, with an extensive park and trail system that includes the impressive Upper Yahara River Trail in addition to numerous city-hosted recreational programs. DeForest residents often go fishing, birding, canoeing, and kayaking on the Yahara River as well. Outdoor destinations such as Token Creek County Park and Cherokee Marsh are also within close proximity to DeForest. Getting around from DeForest is easy with access to six major highways, rail transportation, and Dane County Regional Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,465
Average: $106,926
Education
3,401
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,037
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Deforest has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Deforest , WI is $1,279 for a studio, $1,561 for one bedroom, $2,131 for two bedrooms, and $2,543 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Deforest has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,561/month
819 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Deforest, WI is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
914 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Public
Grades K-5
354 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
561 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,099 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cherokee Marsh - Mendota Unit
- Cherokee Marsh - South Unit
- Sandburg Woods
- Cherokee Marsh - North Unit
- Governor Nelson State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Dane County Regional/Truax Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.