The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53532 sells for about $550,000, or $233 per square foot.
Prices are up +15.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 71 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,414 a month.
ZIP 53532 — DeForest
The DeForest housing market remains competitive with strong year-over-year price appreciation of 15.6%. While inventory is limited, the area continues to attract buyers due to its high median household income and proximity to Madison. Market conditions are stable, supported by consistent demand for suburban housing.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, suburban environment with easy access to Madison's job market and high-quality outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 15.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 71 days on market with 2.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53532, Dane County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the DeForest Area School District, which is generally well-regarded within the Madison metropolitan region.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near waterways.
DeForest benefits from its proximity to Madison's robust employment core, with ongoing residential and commercial development in the Conservancy Plaza and surrounding areas.
The effective property tax rate of 1.75% is a composite figure covering municipal, county, and school district levies; specific tax bills vary based on individual parcel assessments and special district inclusions.
Residents primarily commute via I-39/90/94, providing a direct and efficient route to downtown Madison and the surrounding employment hubs.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including Token Creek County Park and Firemen's Park, offering trails, picnic areas, and green space within a short distance.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the area's growth, with a mix of single-family rentals and newer multi-family developments.
The local economy is closely tied to the broader Madison metropolitan area, which features a strong mix of healthcare, education, and technology sectors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-39, I-90, and I-94, facilitating regional connectivity.
Ongoing development is focused on expanding residential capacity and commercial infrastructure along the I-39/90/94 corridor.
The Dane County assessor's office manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated to reflect market value trends.
Parcels are subject to levies from the DeForest Area School District, Dane County, and the Village of DeForest, among other local taxing entities.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by standard Midwestern hazard profiles, including wind and hail exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and local municipal profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.613.1 mi
- Prairie Athletic Club4.54.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.216 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.415.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.915.8 mi
- Camp Randall Stadium4.712.4 mi
- Alliant Energy Center4.413.4 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.89.7 mi
- Kohl Center4.712.1 mi
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center4.611.6 mi
- Henry Vilas Zoo4.712.9 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.811.5 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.89.7 mi
- Marcus Palace Cinema4.54.5 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.711.4 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.811.5 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.811.6 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.69.5 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.711.4 mi
- Chazen Museum of Art4.811.9 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.89.7 mi
- James Madison Park4.611.1 mi
- Warner Park4.67.9 mi
- Tenney Park4.710.1 mi
- Olbrich Park4.79.9 mi
- Wingra Boats4.913.6 mi
- SkipperBud's47.5 mi
- Capitol Boat Club4.87.7 mi
- PinSocial Deforest43.1 mi
- The Oaks Golf Course4.610.5 mi
- Door Creek Golf Course4.410.9 mi
- Maple Bluff Country Club4.78.7 mi
- Bridges Golf Course48.5 mi
- East Towne Mall3.87.3 mi
- Global Market and Food Hall4.67.1 mi
- Fleet Farm4.43.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.27.8 mi
- Willy Street Co-op—East4.710.6 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.56.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large regional park offering hiking trails, fishing, and picnic facilities.
A community-focused park providing local recreational space and event facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.