Cottage Grove, Minnesota 

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Population

38,582

+5.5% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

Median Income

$82,485

Median Home Price

$360,300

Median Age

36.1

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.3 / 3.7

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, Minnesota is found in Washington county offering its citizens access to parks including Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park while also having shopping options at Marketplace at Town Center plus multiple restaurants including Old Country Buffet Regional-center complex/Capital city - Southeast Minnesota along upper Mississippi River, 20 miles west of Wisconsin border.
State: Minnesota
County: Washington County
Metro Area: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
City: Cottage Grove
Zip Codes: 55016
Cost of Living: 4.5% higher
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 838 ft above sea level

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Cottage Grove, Mn Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Education
Attractive downtown
Attractive neighborhoods
Cons
Growth and sprawl
Cost of living
Harsh winters

What Bert Has To Say About Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area

The “twin cities” serve as a regional center for the upper Midwest and northern Great Plains. The fully cosmopolitan area is a balanced industrial, commercial, educational, and cultural center, and functions much as one city. The area is one of the most economically diverse in the country, serving as headquarters to large firms in agriculture, food, banking, technology, retailing, healthcare, and transportation. A few of the well-known companies include General Mills, 3M, US Bancorp, United Healthcare, and retailers Target and Best Buy. Job growth is still fairly modest, but overall, the Twin Cities have have a strong and prosperous feel.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Cottage Grove is 3.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Cottage Grove jobs have increased by 1.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Cottage Grove's cost of living is 4.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Cottage Grove's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Cottage Grove, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Washington county remained moderately Democratic, 53.5% to 44.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Cottage Grove's population is 38,582 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 25.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Cottage Grove is Real Estate: $360,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.7%.

SCHOOLS
Cottage Grove public schools spend $12,352 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.1 students per teacher in Cottage Grove. More Education



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Housing Market in Cottage Grove

It's a good time to buy in Cottage Grove. Home Appreciation is up 6.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Cottage Grove is $360,300.
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Reviews for Cottage Grove   3 Reviews
Not the Best Place to Live in Twin Cities - 3/16/2007
After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of... Read More

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Nice in the summer, cold in the winter - 8/11/2006
If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails... Read More

quality of life - 6/23/2006
Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer... Read More


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