Apartments for rent in Cottage Grove, WI

Cottage Grove, a small town in Wisconsin, has a population of approximately 7,000. Families with children are a frequent sight, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 34, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Wisconsin. Home ownership is more common than renting in Cottage Grove, and 19% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs may be a factor, as the average rent of $1,107 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $873.

Cottage Grove residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose. The five most common are healthcare, retail, education, entertainment, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 33% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of just over $102K, Cottage Grove workers bring in around $34,000 more than the average Wisconsin resident. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Cottage Grove has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (27%) compared to the national average (21%).

Cottage Grove has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Many residents (49%) drive to work, while public transit is not used. Relatively few residents walk to work.