DeForest
- Suburb of Madison, WI
Suburb
DeForest
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb of Madison, WI
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 35 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$243,400
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,000
National
$1,096Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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DeForest Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault73.4national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape27.5national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary64.2national 500.1
- Theft1,256.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft36.7national 284
Residents
Working in DeForest
Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$84,282
National
$64,994Top Private Schools Near DeForest
- grade A+
Madison Country Day School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 31 reviews
- grade B+
Abundant Life Christian School
- Rating 3.4 out of 5 15 reviews
- grade unavailable
Sacred Hearts School
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Dennis School
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade unavailable
Westside Christian School
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It is the perfect distance from Madison for less traffic and more privacy, but just close enough for when I have to go into Madison for shopping, appointments or entertainment!
The community is super friendly no matter what part of town you live in. It's also a very young community with a lot of kids. The people who are on the older side are those who have families that lived here for generations. The schools have been upgrading and expanding a lot over the years, and the education kids are receiving is very high-quality. This town is constantly looking to the future while simultaneously enjoying the present. New organizations are forming as the town becomes more diverse in their interests. There is something for everyone to do here.
DeForest is an ever-growing community a short drive from Madison. My experience has been extremely positive! We were welcomed to the neighborhood and have been enjoying everything the village has to offer. There are a few great restaurants and expansion is under way for a new one. There are great classes offered for community members and many family activities year-round- splash pad, park trails, snowshoeing, parades, and many more great activities! Houses pop up on the market regularly and get scooped up very quickly. Being close to Madison, Sun Prairie, and Waunakee means many great shops and jobs are nearby and easily accessible. The easy access to the interstate means the Dells are a quick half hour away! A great community for young families and growing families.