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DeForest, Wisconsin houses and real estate market data.
Houses in DeForest, WI (Dane County) — Census median home value $337,500, county listing prices down about 2.0% over the past year. Market data for DeForest houses and the broader area.
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DeForest, WI is in Dane County, Wisconsin — this guide covers houses in DeForest and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,853, with a median household income of $106,223. Census data puts DeForest houses at a median value of $337,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Dane County's current median listing price runs $508,725, down about 2.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
DeForest housing market
DeForest is in Dane County, Wisconsin. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in DeForest and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$337,500
Population (Census ACS)
10,853
Median household income
$106,223
County price trend (2025)
4.12% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
DeForest market snapshot
Population
10,853
County
Dane County
Median Household Income
$106,223
Median Home Value (city)
$337,500
Median Listing Price (Dane County)
$508,725
Median Gross Rent
$1,381/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts DeForest's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $337,500. Separately, Dane County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $508,725. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Dane County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.12% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
DeForest has an estimated population of 10,853 and a median household income of $106,223, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
DeForest's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
DeForest data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
10,853
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$337,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$106,223
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,381
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.12%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$508,725
Census place type
village
County
Dane County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.42 sq mi
Census GEOID
5519350
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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What are houses worth in DeForest, WI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in DeForest at $337,500. Dane County's current median listing price runs $508,725, down about 2.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in DeForest, WI?
For owner-occupied houses in DeForest, Census ACS data shows a median value of $337,500. Active listing prices in Dane County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in DeForest, WI?
DeForest houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dane County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of DeForest, WI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts DeForest's population at approximately 10,853.
What's the median rent in DeForest, WI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in DeForest at approximately $1,381 per month.
What is the median household income in DeForest, WI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in DeForest at approximately $106,223.
Is the DeForest housing market growing?
Dane County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.12% annual change in 2025.
Is DeForest, WI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts DeForest's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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