Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Cottage Grove Spalsh Pad
Water Park
Park Grove Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (19) F
Top Ten Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Von Hanson's Meats
Deli
Dennis Brothers Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
American Motorsports Bar and Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
G Will Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (7) F
Snap Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Whenever Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
South Washington County Schools
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (55) C-
Woodridge Park
Park
Cottage Grove Ravine Park
Park
Ravine Park Playground
Playground
Foothill Park
Park
Pine Tree Pond Park
Park
Ideal Park
Park
Kingston Park
Park
Hemingway Park
Park
Nina's Park
Park
Hearthside Park
Park
Hamlet Park
Park
North Ideal Park
Park
Pinetree Valley Park
Park
Pine Glen Park
Park
Old Cottage Grove Community Park
Park
Highlands Park
Park
Belden Park
Park
Granada Park
Park
Hidden Valley Pond Park
Park
Hardwood Park
Park
Sunnyhill Park
Park
Hazen P. Mooers Park
Park
West Draw Park
Park
Hazen P. Mooers Park
Park
Whitbred Memorial Park
Park
Shops (31) D-
Menards
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Pretty Nails
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Chuck & Don's
Pets
Target
Department Store
Cottage Grove Barbers
Hairdresser
Bella Nails
Beauty
Bieter Eye Center
Optician
USA Nails
Beauty
Gloss Salon
Hairdresser
61 Barber
Hairdresser
HomeGoods
Houseware
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Red Nails
Beauty
Sprint
Electronics
5 Dollar Tan
Beauty
Kohl's
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Cottage Grove.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Indian Blvd
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Indian Blvd Ct
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Cottage Grove is 111/100 - which is 12% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Cottage Grove crime rates are 1,010 per 100k, which is 55% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
940 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
71 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Cottage Grove is $102,600 - which is 62% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$102,600 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health C

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Gentle Dentistry
Dentist
Alina Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alina Health
Clinic
Cottage Grove Fire Station #2
Fire Station
The Oral Surgery Center
Clinic
Weingartner/Park Dental
Dentist
Integrity Dental
Dentist
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cottage Grove Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Dentistry by Kretchmer
Dentist
Metro Dentalcare
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Amundson Family Dentistry
Dentist
Nova Care Rehabilitation
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Cottage Grove home prices are $261,500 - which is 37% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$261,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Cottage Grove graduation rate is 92% - which is 3% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (11) F
Armstrong Elementary
Ages 0-2 Early Childhood Special Ed
Hillside Elementary
Cottage Grove Middle School
Grey Cloud Elementary
Nuevas Fronteras
Crestview Elementary
Pine Harbor Christian Academy
Place
Pine Hill Elementary
Cottage Grove Elementary
Pullman Elementary
High Schools (5) F
South Washington Alternative Hs
Access
Park Senior High
Place
Transitions
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ratings A+

Cottage Grove has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Cottage Grove, MN Area Guide

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Cottage Grove Area Facts

  • Cottage Grove has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Cottage Grove crime rates are 55% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Cottage Grove is 12% higher than the Minnesota average

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The Perks of Living in Cottage Grove, MN 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Cottage Grove has lots of things to do, especially if you're looking for fun, family-friendly activities. There are parks to choose from, including Washington County Ravine Regional Park, which has lots of walking trails and space for skiing during the colder months of the year. ...Read More You can also take the kids to Zywiec's Berryland Farm, which includes a hayride and an array of beautiful seasonal plants.

You can also enjoy a round of golf at the River Oaks Golf Course and Event Center. The food is great and you can visit Eagles Bar and Grill on the property even if you don't want to go out on the green for a round or two of golf.

There are also a number of nightlife options in the city, including Boondocks Bar and Grill if you want a casual night out with friends. The Cabooze is also an option if you're looking for quality cocktails and a fun atmosphere that will make for a memorable night. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cottage Grove? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Woodridge Park
      Cottage Grove Ravine Park
      Ravine Park Playground
      Foothill Park
      Pine Tree Pond Park
      Ideal Park
      Kingston Park
      Hemingway Park

      Entertainment

      Cottage Grove Spalsh Pad
      Park Grove Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Top Ten Wine & Spirits
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Papa Murphy's
      Subway
      Von Hanson's Meats
      Dennis Brothers Liquor

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Cottage Grove? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Cottage Grove.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cottage Grove? The cost of living in Cottage Grove is 111/100 - which is 12% higher than Minnesota.
      Cottage Grove
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cottage Grove? Cottage Grove crime rates are 1,010, which are 55% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      1,010 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 99

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Cottage Grove? The median income in Cottage Grove is $102,600 which is 62% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $102,60085% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,33335% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Cottage Grove a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Alina Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Cottage Grove home prices? Cottage Grove home prices are $261,500 - which is 37% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $261,50042% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,47055% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      89%

      40% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Cottage Grove have good schools? The Cottage Grove graduation rate is 92% - which is 3% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      22% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      36:1

      126% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Cottage Grove a good place to live? Cottage Grove has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      5 total surveys

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