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Cottage Grove, MN
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Population: 38,582
Home Price: $282,000
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Overview
Cottage Grove is a small city in the state of Minnesota with a population of 38,582. Cottage Grove has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
25.2 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Cottage Grove, MN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
United States
Per Capita Income
$42,293
$32,954
$32,693
Median Household Income
$108,887
$65,641
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
4.6%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
United States
Median Age
36.3
41.4
42.3
Gender
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
United States
Male
49.9%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
50.1%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
United States
White
82.7%
88.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
5.0%
1.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.9%
2.7%
Asian
6.7%
1.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.9%
1.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.5%
4.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
United States
Median Home Price
$282,000
$165,036
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,460
$702
$801
Family Households
65.8%
65.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
13.3%
13.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
87.9%
77.9%
72.9%
Renters
12.1%
22.1%
27.1%
Education
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.0%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.2%
23.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.5%
23.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
12.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
28.6%
15.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
United States
Mathematics
59.2%
54.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
62.0%
58.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
United States
Murder
0.0
0.6
3.0
Rape
42.6
32.5
38.0
Robbery
13.3
14.5
40.7
Assault
21.3
89.6
188.5
Property Crime
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
United States
Burglary
133.2
208.7
336.1
Theft
1356.1
1438.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
82.6
102.4
167.1
Arson
0.0
4.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Cottage Grove, MN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
sundays ampm
dinner specials
beer
happy hour
gluten free
high protein
takeout
craft beer
food truck
quesadillas
menu items
blue cheese
buffalo wild wings
burger
cheese
tacos
hot wings
nachos
szechuan
turkey bacon
psn amaliatrevion
steam starsoldier
minnesota sports
hockey
fantasy football
video games
football
youth hockey
country music
college football
nba
wrestling
teams
basketball
college basketball
nfl
gaming
professional wrestling
baseball
tournaments
inspired by
poster
childrens books
fashion
booksreading
poetry
scrollsaw
visual
abstract art
library
islamic studies
creation
creative
pfp
museum
graphic design
studio
photography
studios
photographs
spare time
video games
anime
books
packer shareholder
gaming
tv shows
memes
reading writing
hunting
disc golf
junk
spens
random thoughts
camping
fitness
photography
photography hiking
harleys
traveling hiking
local news
sports
radio show
sports wagering
tv
gaming
professional wrestling
podcasting platform
tv shows
cable tv
production company
government politics
classic rock
fashion
technology science
content creation
commentary
programming
executive producer
marketing
amusement park
sports
summer
winter
biking
pool
hunting
swimming pool
cabin
space
camping
swimming
picnic
photography
mountain
beach
cabins
facilities
rec
facility
open ampm
takeout
free shipping
food truck
black owned
order online
gift card
convenience store
hardware store
liquor store
grocery store
cart
outlet
gift baskets
mall
discounts
strollers
fleet farm
packages
menards
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