Cottage Grove, WI Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Axel P. Mar 15, 2026

The good and bad of living in Cottage Grove

Hey folks, Been living here since 2015. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 7,906, Cottage Grove is a small town. The median home value here is around $401,900, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genu...

1 replies 15 upvotes living

Axel P. Jul 9, 2025

First time home buyer in Cottage Grove

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottage Grove sits at 41.7 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 7,906 people. You can expect to pay around $1,500 for rent here. Median household income is $132,717, which feels pretty solid for the ar...

6 replies 12 upvotes housing

Nevaeh Ruiz Jun 19, 2025

Pros and cons of Cottage Grove after 10 years

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 0.4%, which is pretty low. Anyone in a similar situation?

1 replies 11 upvotes living

Genesis Bennett Jan 6, 2025

Thinking about relocating to Cottage Grove from Baltimore

Hey folks, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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