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DeForest, Wisconsin

village · Dane County

At a glance

11,501
Population
$359,600
Median home value (all homes)
19% above U.S. median
$474,814
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,442/mo
Median rent
7% above U.S. median
$106,419
Median household income
36% above U.S. median
26.2 min
Average commute
96.4%
Homes with broadband
96.3%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities18% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost6% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates41.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city DeForest
The DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce has advocated, educated and promoted local businesses and organizations, and provides proactive leadership to advance a positive business environment and foster economic growth through community identity, involvement and membership participation. With over 200 members, the chamber promotes economic and community development in the communities of DeForest, Windsor, Burke, Leeds, Morrisonville, and Vienna.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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