How long is the commute from Cottage Grove, WI?
Workers who live in Cottage Grove, WI take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Cottage Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Cottage Grove | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±5.8 points) | 63.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±2.4 points) | 5.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±5.6 points) | 20.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Cottage Grove, the average commute is higher than in Dane County (20.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cottage Grove, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dane County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dane County, Cottage Grove ranks 17 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 967 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cottage Grove
| Vehicles available | Cottage Grove | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±3.3 points) | 8.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.5% (±6.2 points) | 37.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±7.8 points) | 39.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.1% (±8.8 points) | 14.7% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Cottage Grove, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dane County (8.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cottage Grove
| Cottage Grove | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±5.6 points) | 20.0% (±0.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.3 points) | 97.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.4% (±2.3 points) | 92.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cottage Grove, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dane County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cottage Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove | — | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Town of Cottage Grove | 2.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sun Prairie | 4.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| McFarland | 6.4 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Sun Prairie | 6.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Town of Blooming Grove | 6.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Monona | 7.0 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Deerfield | 7.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Deerfield (Dane County) | 7.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McFarland, WI (18.9 minutes), Sun Prairie, WI (22.0 minutes), Town of Blooming Grove, WI (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | DeForest | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Town of Cottage Grove | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 13 | Town of Black Earth | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Town of Albion (Dane County) | 25.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Cambridge | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 | Blue Mounds | 25.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 17 | Cottage Grove | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 | Mazomanie | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 19 | Mount Horeb | 24.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Belleville | 24.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Montrose | 24.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 22 | Marshall | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Black Earth | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cottage Grove
How long is the average commute in Cottage Grove?
Workers who live in Cottage Grove, WI take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cottage Grove without a car?
4.4% of households in Cottage Grove have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cottage Grove?
17.4% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Cottage Grove worked from home, and 97.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Grove village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Grove village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Grove village, Wisconsin
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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