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Cottage Grove, MN

Founded 1843Washington CountyElev. 248 m
Population
40,124
Median home
$359,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove is home to roughly 40,124 residents. Cottage Grove was founded in 1843 and sits in Washington County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $121,452. Homes carry a median value of $359,600, and about 88% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.1%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
40,124
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$121,452
Per-capita income
$47,794
Poverty rate
4.2%
High-school grad or higher
95.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
24.6 min
Work from home
19.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White76.1%
Hispanic or Latino6.8%
Black5.3%
Asian6.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.3%
Sales & office19.8%
Service13.5%
Production, transportation & material moving12.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$359,600
Median gross rent
$1,644/mo
Owner-occupied
88.4%
Median year built
1988
Households
13,878
Avg. household size
2.88

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Cottage Grove has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading63%
Math54%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

AccessHighGrades 10–12
Next Step Transition ProgramHighGrades 12–12
Park High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
South Washington Alternative HSHighGrades 10–12
COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARYElementary
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARYElementary
HILLSIDE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
PINE HILL ELEMENTARYElementary
SoWashCo Online K-5Elementary
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special EdGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime80% below national
Cottage Grove78
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime64% below national
Cottage Grove708
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 55% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cottage Grove Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cottage Grove.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Washington County
Strong windVery High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cottage Grove is in Washington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cottage Grove was founded in 1843 and sits in Washington County. Elevation ~248 m.

Map of Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove, MN
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Severance, Cordenio, HouseFurber, John P., HouseGrey Cloud Lime Kiln
Notable people from Cottage Grove
Seann William ScottManila LuzonKendall BrownSam JacobsonTyrese MartinDon GramenzSean O'ConnellKarla BighamAurilla FurberRilwan Alowonle
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Nearby cities
Woodbury (6 mi)Inver Grove Heights (7 mi)Rosemount (9 mi)Eagan (12 mi)Oakdale (12 mi)St. Paul (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Cottage Grove, MN (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Brian J Baker, 36
Cottage Grove · 55016
AKA Brian Joseph Baker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Cottage Grove — frequently asked

What is the population of Cottage Grove, Minnesota?
Cottage Grove has a population of about 40,124, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cottage Grove?
The median home value in Cottage Grove is $359,600, and the median gross rent is $1,644/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cottage Grove safe? What is the crime rate?
Cottage Grove Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 78 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cottage Grove face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cottage Grove?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Cottage Grove. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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