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Crime in Cottage Grove summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cottage Grove. Key points include:
There were 324 total crimes in Cottage Grove in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cottage Grove is 769.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cottage Grove is 73.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cottage Grove is 696.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cottage Grove is -63.68% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Cottage Grove Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cottage Grove / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 324 | 769.7 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 73.6 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 52.3 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 293 | 696.0 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 30 | 71.3 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 257 | 610.5 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 14.3 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Cottage Grove summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cottage Grove. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cottage Grove is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cottage Grove is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cottage Grove is $396,380.
The median income in Cottage Grove is $120,791.
Cottage Grove's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cottage Grove Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cottage Grove | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 145 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cottage Grove, MN Weather
The average high in Cottage Grove is 55.2° and the average low is 36.6°.
There are 64.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.1 inches of precipitation each year with 45.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cottage Grove |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 64.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 45.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cottage Grove Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cottage Grove
The current population in Cottage Grove is 40,992. The population has increased 20.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,992 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 40,124 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 39,274 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 38,582 | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 37,120 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 36,602 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 36,221 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 35,902 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 35,632 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 35,405 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 35,169 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 34,897 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 34,635 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 34,394 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 34,025 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cottage Grove
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Cottage Grove is:
73.6% White with 30,150 White residents.
6.1% African American with 2,513 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.
7.3% Asian with 3,000 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 124 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 2,034 Two Or More residents.
7.6% Hispanic with 3,130 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cottage Grove | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.6% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.1% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cottage Grove
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Cottage Grove is 50.5% female with 20,713 female residents.
Cottage Grove is 49.5% male with 20,279 male residents.
| Gender | Cottage Grove | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cottage Grove for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Cottage Grove completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Cottage Grove completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Cottage Grove completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Cottage Grove completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Cottage Grove completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Cottage Grove completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Cottage Grove completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Cottage Grove completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Cottage Grove completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cottage Grove | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cottage Grove, Minnesota
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1.6% of households in Cottage Grove earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Cottage Grove earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Cottage Grove earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.5% of households in Cottage Grove earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.0% of households in Cottage Grove earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Cottage Grove earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Cottage Grove earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.5% of households in Cottage Grove earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.3% of households in Cottage Grove earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.0% of households in Cottage Grove earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cottage Grove | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.0% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.5% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.3% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.0% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
