Cottage Grove, WI

Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 10 miles E of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 65 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is conveniently located inside the Madison metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,059 people in Cottage Grove.

The People and Families of Cottage Grove

In Cottage Grove, about 67% of adults are married. Many folks in Cottage Grove are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Cottage Grove. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the village than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cottage Grove had a median family income of $68,667. Cottage Grove has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Cottage Grove. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Cottage Grove. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Cottage Grove Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Cottage Grove is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Cottage Grove, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Cottage Grove, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cottage Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Cottage Grove, WI

Comparing Cottage Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Cottage Grove Almanac

Cottage Grove Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cottage Grove Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cottage Grove residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cottage Grove Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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