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Cottage Grove

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Wisconsin
  • 12 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Cottage Grove is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 6,795. Cottage Grove is in Dane County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Cottage Grove offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cottage Grove there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Cottage Grove and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Cottage Grove are highly rated.
    About Cottage Grove...
    Population
    6,795

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $263,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,090
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Cottage Grove Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      84.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      56.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      436.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      28.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Cottage Grove

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $91,698
    National
    $55,322
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      Cottage Grove Reviews

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      I love that Cottage Grove is a lot like my home town, but with the benefit of a big city just a few minutes away. It makes me feel safe and connected!
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      Cottage Grove is a quiet town with beautiful scenery of small ponds, many trees and friendly people. This town has a couple local bars and restaurants that serve delicious food as well as an ice cream shop and occasional live music.
      There are many local businesses near me, most of which are big companies. However, the mom-and-pop stores that we do have are wonderful. Not to say the bigger companies are not nice, but, when you have a business in the area that was started by a local family the businesses become more personal to the town. They remember who you are, they are more friendly, they appreciate you more as a customer and they make you want to return. Your typical department store is cold with forced hellos and impersonal interaction. In my town our mom-and-pop shops are primarily in the food industry though we do have other businesses as well. We have a pizza and ice cream parlor that has participated with the local high school for events and is very popular in town. There is also many local bars, automotive shops, and a thriving child care and early education facility that has a 5 star rating. My son currently attends.