Real Estate Investing in De Forest, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 16,286 • Dane County

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Should you buy in De Forest, WI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $482,643
Avg Monthly Rent $1,742
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in De Forest Real Estate

De Forest (Wisconsin) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for De Forest is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

firmly De Forest's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes De Forest a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Madison, WI

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Evans Property Management Services, LLC (PRIMA™) offers pet-friendly apartments and rentals in and around Madison, WI. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$482,643
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,742
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Madison, WI metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
32%
Days Pending
0/2
36 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Madison, WI metro
36
Days to pending
10.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in De Forest, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About De Forest, WI

How expensive is real estate in De Forest, WI?

In De Forest, WI the median home value sits at $483K. Against the broader WI market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in De Forest, WI?

House hacking in De Forest, WI is a challenging. With home values around $483K and rents at $1,742/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How does De Forest, WI stack up for property investment?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, De Forest, WI ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $483K and rents of $1,742/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Does De Forest, WI favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, De Forest, WI rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What do rentals go for in De Forest, WI?

Rents in De Forest, WI run near $1,742/mo. Compared with median home prices of $483K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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