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. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Cottage Grove, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Cottage Grove, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Cottage Grove’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Cottage Grove does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because 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.

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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 17.19% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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.