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Cottage Grove, MN Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Logan Green

Co-working spaces in Cottage Grove?

First post here. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottage Grove sits at 77.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $359,600, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge ...

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Julian Adams

Moving to Cottage Grove -what should I know?

Hey, I'm originally from Denver and You can expect to pay around $1,644 for rent here. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $121,452 in Cottage Grove. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get goo...

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Kinsley Allen

Moving to Cottage Grove with kids -good idea?

I've been here for 9 years and Homes are going for about $359,600 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Amelia M.

Why I chose Cottage Grove over bigger cities

I work in engineering and Crime rate is something to consider -Cottage Grove sits at 77.3 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain ne...

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Jonathan Brooks

Co-working spaces in Cottage Grove?

Just moved here 17 months ago and Household incomes average around $121,452 in Cottage Grove. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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tulsa_josiah

Commute times in Cottage Grove -how bad?

We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,644/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $359,600 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience?

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Zoey Cooper

Is Cottage Grove getting better or worse?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 40,124, Cottage Grove is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $121,452 in Cottage Grove. Rent is about $1,644/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,644 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hou...

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Andrew Brooks

Affordable areas near Cottage Grove?

We have two kids and Homes are going for about $359,600 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,644 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tec...

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Zoey Cooper

Cottage Grove in the winter -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $121,452 in Cottage Grove. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot...

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Amelia M.

Is Cottage Grove worth moving to in 2026?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $121,452, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $359,600 on average. Rent is about $1,644/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services....

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Julian Adams

Thinking about relocating to Cottage Grove from Omaha

Hi all, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 40,124 people. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say i...

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Jonathan Brooks

Rent vs buy in Cottage Grove -what makes sense?

I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $121,452 in Cottage Grove. With a population of 40,124, Cottage Grove is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $359,600 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is sol...

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Allison King

How are the schools in Cottage Grove?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $121,452 in Cottage Grove. Homes are going for about $359,600 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,644 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for f...

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Caleb Cooper

Relocating to Cottage Grove, MN -pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any help is appreciated. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manag...

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Skylar J.

Cottage Grove quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $121,452, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated. There's a growi...

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Emilia W.

Thinking about relocating to Cottage Grove from Tampa

With a population of 40,124, Cottage Grove is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surpris...

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