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Cottage Grove, MN vs Niles, MI

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- The median age of a home in Cottage Grove is 97.1% younger than the median age of a home in Niles.
 Cottage Grove, MNNiles, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age34  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$165,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock59.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.94.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.3$11.0
 Homes Owned85.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented11.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Cottage Grove, MNNiles, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,160$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,190  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$710$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,660  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,180$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,600  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Cottage Grove, MNNiles, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Cottage Grove, MNNiles, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock7.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock23.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock10.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99941.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%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, MNNiles, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196924.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock20.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock30.1%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 Niles    4 Reviews
Mackenzie  · Niles, MI
Weather
Over 10 years ago

Fall weather is amazing here. If you live cold and rainy days then Niles is the place for you. However, The summer heat can last all the way till end of September.  More

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Jen · Niles, MI
Nothing but good to say
Over 17 years ago

Niles, MI is a small town that's on the rise. We have St. Joe river with the river walk, skate park, and ampetheather which local bands play at for free entertainment.  More

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Ted · Niles, MI
Climate in South West Michigan
Over 17 years ago

If you don't like the weather here wait a 1/2 hour it will  More

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