Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Cottage Grove is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 7,906. Residents earn $132,717 per year, which is 77% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cottage Grove receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cottage Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cottage Grove is $132,717, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Cottage Grove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Cottage Grove is $401,900, 43% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cottage Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,283 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.
Cottage Grove is a highly educated community — 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Cottage Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches, including 51.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $132,717 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,634 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,432 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $103,538 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,084 |
| County GDP | $62,806M |
| Restaurants | 1,425 |
| Healthcare | 1,603 |
| Retail | 1,634 |
| Manufacturing | 517 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,743 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.18% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
| Census Median | $401,900 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $464,715 |
| Median List Price | $430,900 |
| Median List Price | $430,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $229 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 39 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,500 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,733 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,743 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.18% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,427/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Total Violent | 45.8/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 45.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,283.2/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 76.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,191.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 15.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.1 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 911 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,686/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0922°N, 89.2053°W |
| County FIPS | 55025 |
Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.5% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,686/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Restaurants | 1,425 |
| Retail Stores | 1,634 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |