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Cottage Grove, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County
Cottage Grove, MN
At a Glance
How Cottage Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cottage Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cottage Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cottage Grove residents earn a median household income of $121,452 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,794. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottage Grove is $359,600 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,506. Median rent is $1,644/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Cottage Grove reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,572/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.3% of adults in Cottage Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottage Grove has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.