Why Live Here?

• High Paying Jobs: Residents of Cottage Grove have quick commutes to Dane County government positions. Two-fifths of all residents hold managerial or professional jobs and nearly a third work in white collar sales or office careers. Many residents are self-employed or live in historic farmsteads.
• Home Appreciation: Even though home values have been plummeting in other parts of the country, Cottage Grove homes have appreciated 10.38 percent each year, according to Neighborhood Scout data. Since 1990, this community’s housing values appreciated an impressive 197.27 percent. There are a number of modern well-planned communities here.
• Midwest Entertainment: Whether you love monster trucks, WWE wrestling, comedian Jeff Dunham, horse fairs, mountain string bands, or state fairs, Cottage Grove is a town that really embodies the Midwest country spirit.
• Solid Employment: The main industries for Cottage Grove employers are white collar professions like finance & insurance, health care, education services, and professional / scientific / technical fields. The average annual income for a Cottage Grove resident is $40,716. 
• Family-Oriented: Cottage Grove is the ideal place to raise a family, with a plethora of families, excellent schools, community programs and academic values. There is a high percentage of owner-occupied single family homes and below-average crime rate, which indicates the stability of the neighborhood.