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De forest, WI

De forest, WI.

Population: 16,514 (Census ACS)

The median home value in De forest, WI is $482,643 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $550,000 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,742/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$482,643

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$482,643
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$484,701
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$550,000
Median list price
$500,000
Median price per sqft
$234
1-year sale-price change
+13.4%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
96
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,742/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Yahara Elementary, Eagle Point Elementary, De Forest High, De Forest Middle, Holum Education Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Lagoons (15 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.2 in
Annual snowfall
46.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
157
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
268

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,025
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,534

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Elert Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MADISON VA MEDICAL CENTER, COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MENDOTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,181 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
12.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.3%
Median annual property tax
$5,681
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
89.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
275,196
Average weekly wage
$1,370
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,256

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

De forestState medianUS median
Median home value$482,643$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$550,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market71 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,742/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,681$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in De forest, WI?
$482,643.
What is the median sale price in De forest, WI?
$550,000.
How long do homes take to sell in De forest, WI?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in De forest, WI?
Typical rent: $1,742/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in De forest, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is De forest, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in De forest, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in De forest, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near De forest, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve De forest, WI?
6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is De forest, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in De forest, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in De forest, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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