Question 1

Is 55016 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55016 in Cottage Grove has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Cottage Grove city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 55016 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 55016?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55016 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 55016. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 55016 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Cottage Grove. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 55016?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 55016 is approximately $400K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 55016 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 55016 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 55016 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55016 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Cottage Grove. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 55016 scores similarly to the middle tier of Cottage Grove neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Cottage Grove — ZIP 55016

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
Park High School	09–12	—	—	—
PINE HILL ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
SoWashCo Online K-5	KG–05	—	—	—