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Deforest, WI

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Bask in small-town delights and outdoor recreation just north of Madison

Suburban Family-Friendly Welcoming Convenient Peaceful Scenic

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.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Deforest , WI is $1,313 for a studio, $1,573 for one bedroom, $1,961 for two bedrooms, and $2,479 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Deforest has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,573/month
802 Sq Ft
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Transportation

14

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Eagle Point Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

376 Students

6
out of 10

Yahara Elementary

Public

Grades K-3

354 Students

5
out of 10

De Forest Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

561 Students

5
out of 10

De Forest High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,099 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cherokee Marsh - Mendota Unit
  • Cherokee Marsh - South Unit
  • Sandburg Woods
  • Cherokee Marsh - North Unit
  • Governor Nelson State Park

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 2025.