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Cottage Grove.
About
Life in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove is a community of 10,630 people in Oregon. The median household income is $80,875, median rent runs about $1,254 per month, and median home values are around $346,600. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.
Cottage Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cottage Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cottage Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.1%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
44.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Cottage Grove
In Cottage Grove, rent runs 18% below the OR average, and home values are 27% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,381
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $398,708 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Cottage Grove
Unemployment in Lane County, which includes Cottage Grove, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Cottage Grove: Lane County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lane County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Cottage Grove is about 3% of Lane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Cottage Grove Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.4 min avg
How Cottage Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cottage Grove, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Eugene Airport (EUG)
Small hub839k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 46% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cottage Grove runs 46% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
177.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,345.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cottage Grove Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lane County, which includes Cottage Grove, the most common type is high wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Heavy Snow | $42,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | High Wind | $4,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Hail | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 4 | Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Flood | $102,500 |
| 2018 | 3 | Flash Flood | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lane County, county-wide
Cottage Grove is about 3% of Lane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lane County, which includes Cottage Grove, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
153
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Lane County, county-wide
Cottage Grove is about 3% of Lane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cottage Grove has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/50°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
2.7"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
59
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
170
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 33°F | 6.57" |
| Feb | 52°F | 34°F | 4.86" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 5.24" |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.46" |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 3.11" |
| Jun | 73°F | 48°F | 1.67" |
| Jul | 82°F | 51°F | 0.40" |
| Aug | 83°F | 50°F | 0.53" |
| Sep | 77°F | 46°F | 1.54" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 53°F | 37°F | 6.77" |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 7.57" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
Peacehealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove's student/teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Crater Lake National Park, 75 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Crater Lake National Park (75 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Crater Lake National Park
National Park
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Public Library
700 E Gibbs Ave, Cottage Grove
Cities Near Cottage Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cottage Grove FAQ
Is Cottage Grove, Oregon affordable?⌄
Cottage Grove's median rent is $1,254/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $80,875/year. Median home value is $346,600.
Is Cottage Grove, Oregon safe?⌄
Cottage Grove's violent crime rate was 178 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1346 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cottage Grove, Oregon?⌄
Lane County, which includes Cottage Grove, has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cottage Grove, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Cottage Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,254/month and median household income is $80,875/year. The median home value is $346,600. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cottage Grove, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Cottage Grove is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from