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Cottage Grove, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dane County County
Cottage Grove, WI
At a Glance
How Cottage Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cottage Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cottage Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cottage Grove residents earn a median household income of $132,717 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,634. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottage Grove is $401,900 , 43% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,715. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Cottage Grove reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 305/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.5% of adults in Cottage Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottage Grove has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.