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Cottage Grove, OR


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Cottage Grove, Oregon

Cottage Grove, Oregon, in Lane county, is 17 miles S of Springfield, Oregon (center to center) and 120 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is conveniently located inside the Eugene - Springfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 8,445 people in Cottage Grove.

The People and Families of Cottage Grove

In Cottage Grove, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cottage Grove had a median family income of $37,457.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,820) in Cottage Grove. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Cottage Grove Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Cottage Grove is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Cottage Grove, 90% of commuters drive to work. Cottage Grove is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

Of Note

High Points

Cottage Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cottage Grove Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cottage Grove, OR

Comparing Cottage Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population68
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes66
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime23

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