You will love living in the Village of Deforest, where quiet beautiful neighborhoods blend graciously into its natural surroundings. A perfect place to raise a family, the suburban community boasts a low crime rate, a low unemployment rate, and easy access to six major highways that help you quickly get to anywhere you need to go. Located in Dane County, you are only a few minutes from the state’s capital and all the amenities and benefits that come from living near a major city, including museums, historical sites, top-notch entertainment, and a school system that ranks second in the nation in education.For the outdoor enthusiast in your family, there are a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities to enjoy. Beside the popular summer activities such as camping, fishing and barbequing, DeForest parks offer a number of winter activities as well. Try some cross country skiing at Western Green Park or ice fishing on the east side of Sunfish Pond. Kids of all ages will love sledding at the Conservancy Commons Park, or play a game of ice hockey at Fireman’s Park. The village exudes that small town feel with its locally owned shops and restaurants. Specialty shops such as Deforest Hometown Pharmacy and In Stitches Custom Embroidery offers a unique shopping experience for anyone looking to find one-of-a-kind items.As more people move into the area, some of the best new home builders in the state have been working hard to keep up with the growing real estate demands. There are many new homes for sale in Deforest in a number of different home plans available to ensure that you find your dream home. With a wide variety of house styles available, it doesn’t matter if you are looking for small townhome or a larger family home, you will be sure to find something that meets all your needs.