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Cottage Grove, MN vs Arcata, CA

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- The median age of a home in Cottage Grove is 38.2% younger than the median age of a home in Arcata.
 Cottage Grove, MNArcata, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age34  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$444,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.94.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned85.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented11.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Cottage Grove, MNArcata, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,040$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,190  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,120$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,660  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,600  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Cottage Grove, MNArcata, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Cottage Grove, MNArcata, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99941.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock35.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Cottage Grove, MNArcata, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196924.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews
Sally · Cottage Grove, MN
Not the Best Place to Live in Twin Cities
Over 18 years ago

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  More

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Dennis · Cottage Grove, MN
Nice in the summer, cold in the winter
Over 19 years ago

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  More

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Elizabeth · Cottage Grove, MN
quality of life
Over 19 years ago

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  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews
Sammy · Arcata, CA
Do not move here if you want to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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That · Eureka, CA
Cold, cloudy, wet, remote
Over 8 years ago

It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Genevieve · Arcata, CA
Humboldt's best town
Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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