How long is the commute from DeForest, WI?
Workers who live in DeForest, WI take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
20.0% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in DeForest get to work
| Means of transportation | DeForest | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±4.7 points) | 63.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±3.0 points) | 5.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.0% (±3.8 points) | 20.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In DeForest, the average commute is higher than in Dane County (20.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In DeForest, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dane County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dane County, DeForest ranks 11 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 762 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in DeForest
| Vehicles available | DeForest | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±2.7 points) | 8.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% (±3.8 points) | 37.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.4% (±5.5 points) | 39.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±4.9 points) | 14.7% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In DeForest, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dane County (8.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in DeForest
| DeForest | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.0% (±3.8 points) | 20.0% (±0.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.9 points) | 97.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±2.3 points) | 92.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In DeForest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dane County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near DeForest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeForest | — | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Windsor | 3.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Town of Burke | 4.0 mi | 18.9 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Town of Vienna | 4.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Town of Westport | 5.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Waunakee | 5.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Sun Prairie | 6.3 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Town of Leeds | 6.8 mi | 31.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington | 7.6 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Windsor, WI (21.4 minutes), Town of Burke, WI (18.9 minutes), Town of Vienna, WI (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of York (Dane County) | 28.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Town of Roxbury | 28.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Town of Vermont | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Town of Medina | 27.6 minutes (±6.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Town of Oregon | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Town of Dunkirk | 26.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | DeForest | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Town of Cottage Grove | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 13 | Town of Black Earth | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Town of Albion (Dane County) | 25.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Cambridge | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 | Blue Mounds | 25.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 17 | Cottage Grove | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about DeForest
How long is the average commute in DeForest?
Workers who live in DeForest, WI take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in DeForest without a car?
4.7% of households in DeForest have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in DeForest?
20.0% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in DeForest worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeForest village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeForest village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeForest village, Wisconsin
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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