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Cottage Grove, Minnesota · ZIP 55016

Cottage Grove — ZIP 55016

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Cottage Grove (55016) scores 82/100 — Good for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $405K.

82OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency49%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$405K
Median rent$1,916/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$405K

Median Rent

$1,916/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,713

Violent Crime

215

Property Crime

2,498

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARYPK–05432
75%
63%
GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARYKG–05797
64%
60%
HILLSIDE ELEMENTARYPK–05417
55%
52%
ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARYPK–05325
52%
52%
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARYPK–05425
47%
42%
PINE HILL ELEMENTARYKG–05502
46%
49%
COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,005
38%
51%
OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08956
33%
43%
Park High School09–121,992
28%
46%
SoWashCo Online K-5KG–05No current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

39,925

Median Income

$121K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55016 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 55016 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55016 is approximately $405K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 55016 in Cottage Grove has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.