Real Estate Investing in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 11,515 • Dane County

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Should you buy in Cottage Grove, WI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $486,636
Avg Monthly Rent $1,738
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cottage Grove Real Estate

Across Cottage Grove's 1 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $487K median values, $1,738/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Cottage Grove is in that category.

decisively Cottage Grove's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Population dynamics in Cottage Grove haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$486,636
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,738
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Madison, WI metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
32%
Days Pending
0/2
36 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Madison, WI metro
36
Days to pending
10.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Cottage Grove, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottage Grove, WI

What is the typical rental rate in Cottage Grove, WI?

Expect rents around $1,738/mo per month in Cottage Grove, WI. With home values at $487K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How strong is the working-renter base in Cottage Grove, WI?

Tenant quality in Cottage Grove, WI ranks as solid. Landlords generally report reliable occupancy at market rents of $1,738/mo.

Is Cottage Grove in WI worth investing in?

Cottage Grove, WI scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $487K and rents near $1,738/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What is the typical home price in Cottage Grove, WI?

Median home price in Cottage Grove, WI is near $487K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Are there empty rentals in Cottage Grove, WI?

Vacancy risk in Cottage Grove, WI is elevated. That supports steady cash flow for typical rental holds.

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