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Cottage grove, WI

Cottage grove, WI.

Population: 11,924 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cottage grove, WI is $486,636 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,738/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$486,636

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$486,636
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+76.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$486,636
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,000
Median list price
$263,900
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
+22.3%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,738/mo
1-year rent change
-1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Taylor Prairie Elementary, Cottage Grove Elementary, Glacial Drumlin School, Granite Ridge School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Lagoons (7.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in
Annual snowfall
55.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
157
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
268

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,317
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,597

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Little Wheel Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MADISON VA MEDICAL CENTER, STOUGHTON HOSPITAL, MENDOTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,181 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
12.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,981
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
275,196
Average weekly wage
$1,370
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,256

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Cottage groveState medianUS median
Median home value$486,636$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$315,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market70 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,738/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,981$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cottage grove, WI?
$486,636.
What is the median sale price in Cottage grove, WI?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cottage grove, WI?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Cottage grove, WI?
Typical rent: $1,738/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cottage grove, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Cottage grove, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Cottage grove, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cottage grove, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cottage grove, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cottage grove, WI?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cottage grove, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cottage grove, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cottage grove, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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