Cottage Grove is a somewhat small village located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 8,857 people and two associated neighborhoods, Cottage Grove is the 128th largest community in Wisconsin. Much of the housing stock in Cottage Grove was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Cottage Grove economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Cottage Grove, where the median household income is $123,750.00. Cottage Grove real estate is some of the most expensive in Wisconsin, although Cottage Grove house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Cottage Grove is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Cottage Grove is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Cottage Grove who work in management occupations (15.37%), sales jobs (14.16%), and office and administrative support (8.40%). Also of interest is that Cottage Grove has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Cottage Grove telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.19% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Cottage Grove is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Cottage Grove’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. As is often the case in a small village, Cottage Grove doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Cottage Grove. 54.37% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Cottage Grove in 2022 was $50,210, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $200,840 for a family of four. Cottage Grove is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Cottage Grove home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cottage Grove residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Cottage Grove include German, Irish, Norwegian, Italian, and English. The most common language spoken in Cottage Grove is English. Other important languages spoken here include Miao/Hmong and Spanish.
