What are the schools like in Deerfield, WI?

Deerfield is served primarily by Deerfield Community School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Deerfield?

The median household income in Deerfield, WI is $83,264 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Deerfield, WI?

Deerfield has an average high temperature of 26.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

Deerfield, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Deerfield, WI affordable or expensive?

Deerfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Deerfield is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $281,900 and the median rent is $920 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Deerfield, WI?

Deerfield has a violent crime rate of 207.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1440.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Deerfield, WI a Good Place to Live?

Deerfield is a small town of 2,207 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $83,264 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Deerfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Deerfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Deerfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.8

Deerfield's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Deerfield costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Deerfield, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$281,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$920	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,264	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Deerfield's violent crime rate is 207.4 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.4 /100k

Property Crime

1440.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Deerfield is served primarily by Deerfield Community School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Deerfield, WI	National Avg
School District	Deerfield Community School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Deerfield sees average highs of 26.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Deerfield, WI
Average High — January	26.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.0"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Deerfield, WI	National Avg
Population	2,207	—
Median Age	33.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	31.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cambridge, WI 4 mi Lake Ripley, WI 5 mi Rockdale, WI 6 mi Cottage Grove, WI 7 mi Marshall, WI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Deerfield

Deerfield, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53531

Deerfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deerfield, WI affordable or expensive?

Deerfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Deerfield roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $281,900 and median rent is $920/month.

What is the crime rate in Deerfield, WI?

Deerfield's violent crime rate is 207.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1440.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Deerfield?

Public schools in Deerfield are operated by Deerfield Community School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 39.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Deerfield, WI a good place to live?

Deerfield, WI has a population of 2,207, a median household income of $83,264, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Deerfield?

Deerfield averages 26.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Deerfield?

Deerfield, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53531.

What is the population of Deerfield?

The population of Deerfield, Wisconsin is 2,207 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Deerfield?

Key numbers for living in Deerfield: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $281,900, median household income $83,264, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deerfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.