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Cost of living in DeForest summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in DeForest. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in DeForest is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in DeForest is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in DeForest is $445,514.
The median income in DeForest is $106,419.
Deforest's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In DeForest Comparison Table
| Living Expense | DeForest | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 123 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Deforest, WI Weather
The average high in DeForest is 56.5° and the average low is 36.4°.
There are 72.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.9 inches of precipitation each year with 43.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | DeForest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 43.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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DeForest Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in DeForest
The current population in DeForest is 11,501. The population has increased 32.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,501 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 10,853 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 10,767 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 10,700 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 10,473 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 10,179 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 9,936 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 9,663 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 9,468 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 9,347 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 9,232 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 9,106 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 8,955 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 8,828 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 8,669 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in DeForest
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DeForest is:
81.3% White with 9,347 White residents.
2.3% African American with 261 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 230 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 742 Two Or More residents.
7.9% Hispanic with 912 Hispanic residents.
| Race | DeForest | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.3% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in DeForest
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DeForest is 52.0% female with 5,976 female residents.
DeForest is 48.0% male with 5,525 male residents.
| Gender | DeForest | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in DeForest for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in DeForest completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in DeForest completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in DeForest completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in DeForest completed some college.
15.0% of adults in DeForest completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in DeForest completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in DeForest completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in DeForest completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in DeForest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | DeForest | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For DeForest, Wisconsin
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1.4% of households in DeForest earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in DeForest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in DeForest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.7% of households in DeForest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in DeForest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in DeForest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in DeForest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.5% of households in DeForest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
20.1% of households in DeForest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.3% of households in DeForest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | DeForest | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.7% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.5% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.3% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
