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Cottage Grove, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cottage Grove, MN (Washington County) — Census median home value $359,600, county listing prices up about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Cottage Grove houses and the broader area.
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Cottage Grove, MN is in Washington County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in Cottage Grove and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 40,124, with a median household income of $121,452. Census data puts Cottage Grove houses at a median value of $359,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Washington County's current median listing price runs $537,400, up about 1.3% over the past year.
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Market overview
Cottage Grove housing market
Cottage Grove is in Washington County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cottage Grove and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$359,600
Population (Census ACS)
40,124
Median household income
$121,452
County price trend (2025)
1.78% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Cottage Grove market snapshot
Population
40,124
County
Washington County
Median Household Income
$121,452
Median Home Value (city)
$359,600
Median Listing Price (Washington County)
$537,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,644/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cottage Grove's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $359,600. Separately, Washington County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $537,400. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.78% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cottage Grove has an estimated population of 40,124 and a median household income of $121,452, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cottage Grove's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Washington County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Cottage Grove.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hastings (~6.4 mi), Inver Grove Heights (~7.2 mi), South St. Paul (~8.1 mi), Rosemount (~8.9 mi), Coates (~8.9 mi), Sunfish Lake (~9.4 mi), Vermillion (~10.2 mi), West St. Paul (~10.4 mi), Mendota Heights (~11.7 mi), Eagan (~12.2 mi), Lilydale (~12.5 mi), Empire (~12.7 mi), Mendota (~13.2 mi), St. Paul (~13.2 mi), North St. Paul (~14.5 mi), New Trier (~14.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cottage Grove data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
40,124
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$359,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$121,452
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,644
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.78%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$537,400
Census place type
city
County
Washington County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
33.64 sq mi
Census GEOID
2713456
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Cottage Grove
Schools
South Washington County Schools — 29 schools, 19,159 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Washington addresses may be served by South Washington County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Cottage Grove FAQ
What are houses worth in Cottage Grove, MN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cottage Grove at $359,600. Washington County's current median listing price runs $537,400, up about 1.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Cottage Grove, MN?
For owner-occupied houses in Cottage Grove, Census ACS data shows a median value of $359,600. Active listing prices in Washington County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cottage Grove, MN?
Cottage Grove houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Washington County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Cottage Grove, MN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cottage Grove's population at approximately 40,124.
What's the median rent in Cottage Grove, MN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cottage Grove at approximately $1,644 per month.
What is the median household income in Cottage Grove, MN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cottage Grove at approximately $121,452.
Is the Cottage Grove housing market growing?
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.78% annual change in 2025.
Is Cottage Grove, MN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cottage Grove's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Cottage Grove, MN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest South Washington County Schools for many Cottage Grove addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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