Cottage Grove, WI cityscape

53527

Cottage Grove, WI

Total Population
11,182
Median Household Income
$113,262
Median Home Value
$356,700
Median Rent
$1,470

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$113,262
100.7% above state median
Home Value
$356,700
102.3% above state median
Rent
$1,470
100% above state median
Median Age
40.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cottage Grove, WI

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 47.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.6%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 68% family households.

Low poverty rate of 2.6%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$113,262
+50.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.7%
State: $-15,996,291
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.52 people

Total Households
4,422
Family Households
67.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
34.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
20.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
16.1%
Total Employed Residents:3,249

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.5%
24 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,330
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.4%
6,373 employed
Labor Force
6,542
169 unemployed
Median Age
40.5 years
Per Capita Income
$48,546
Poverty Rate
2.6%

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