Cottage Grove, MN

Living in Cottage Grove

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 17
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 73
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Schools 64
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Residents

37k Population +2.6k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
80% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black5%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate22%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$102k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$250k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$283 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cottage Grove

United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Washington County11

Property Crime in Cottage Grove

United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Washington County39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 10
Feb 20 1 8
Mar 32 2 9
Apr 47 3 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 33 2 8
Dec 19 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottage Grove

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding25
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cottage Grove, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cottage Grove, MN

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Colleges

Colleges near Cottage Grove, MN

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Macalester College
15 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Cottage Grove, MN

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Regina Hospital
5 miles, SE
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Allina United Hospital
13 miles, NW
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St Joseph's Hospital
13 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Cottage Grove, MN

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