Cottage Grove, MN
Living in Cottage Grove
Bikeability29
Walkability17
Commute54
Public Transit37
Affordability36
Public Safety92
Airports54
Hospitals81
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation+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
$102kMedian 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
$250kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
Pine Harbor Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Hope Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
St Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School
5 miles, N
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Cottage Grove, MN
Metropolitan State University
13 miles, NW
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
15 miles, E
Concordia University-Saint Paul
15 miles, NW
Macalester College
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cottage Grove, MN
Regina Hospital
5 miles, SE
Healtheast Woodwinds Hospital
8 miles, N
Allina United Hospital
13 miles, NW
St Joseph's Hospital
13 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Cottage Grove, MN
Rochester International Airport
66 miles, S
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
70 miles, E
St. Cloud Regional Airport
75 miles, NW