Cottage Grove
- Suburb of St. Paul, MN
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Cottage Grove
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb of St. Paul, MN
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 117 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$282,000
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,585
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Cottage Grove Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault44national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape19.6national 40.7
- Robbery7.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary61.2national 500.1
- Theft817.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft61.2national 284
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Working in Cottage Grove
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$108,887
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Cottage Grove
- grade A+
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 72 reviews
- grade A+
Math & Science Academy
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 73 reviews
- grade A+
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower School
- Rating 3.25 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade A
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Middle School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper School
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 154 reviews
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Cottage Grove Reviews
Rating 3.91 out of 5 117 reviews
Nice and clean suburb. However, traffic seems to be picking up, with more people moving into the new home development projects. In the last 20 years, the schools have seen increased racial diversity. Nice that there are sidewalks leading to nearby parks. SoWashCo schools seem to be in plans to increase school security systems at the front entrances along with updating some school cafeterias and learning spaces. Nice shopping area with shops, food, grocery, gym, and Menards. Large ravine park with playground, walking sidewalk, forest trails, and a dock for fishing! Many options for dog boarding/daycare. Nearby golf course, Haunted House experience in October, local library, one Park & Ride area for access to Twin Cities transit system, which can be used to go to the MN State Fair in the summer! The public transit system is expanding into the suburb of Woodbury, creating greater access to public transportation. 20-30 min. drive to Minneapolis/St. Paul.
This review is from 5/2023.
This review is from 5/2023.
It’s a nice little town to raise your family in. Everyone is so nice and helpful, even out in the public. I wish there were more things to do, as in nightlife compared to downtown Minneapolis. But Woodbury/maple wood is nearby for shopping and eateries!
Cottage Grove is a safe and welcoming area to live. There are multiple options for schooling (elementary, middle, and high school) and there are many new restaurants, grocery stores, and other shopping centers. If you are looking to be entertained, Woodbury is roughly a 15-20 Minute drive where you will find a variety of entertainment options.