What is the housing market like in Cottage Grove, MN?

The median listing price in Cottage Grove is $484,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026

How is the commute from Cottage Grove, MN?

**Downtown St. Paul:** approximately 15 minutes via Highway 61 (approximate).

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About Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove is a Washington County suburb along the Mississippi River southeast of St. Paul, with about 38,000 residents (2020 census). Originally a rural township, it has grown into a community of subdivisions, parks and riverfront open space, known for its annual Strawberry Fest.

Cordenio Severance House, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, USA This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 76001077Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0

John P. Furber House, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, USA This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 82003074 (WiPhoto: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0

Home prices in Cottage Grove

The median listing price in Cottage Grove is $484,900.

Top places in Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area
Mississippi riverfront
City parks and trail system
Strawberry Fest

Commuting from Cottage Grove

**Downtown St. Paul:** approximately 15 minutes via Highway 61 (approximate).
**Downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 30–35 minutes via Highway 61/I-494 (approximate).
**Transit/highways:** Highway 61 is the main north-south artery; I-494 provides access to the broader metro. Limited Metro Transit bus service; most residents drive.

Cottage Grove FAQs

What is the housing market like in Cottage Grove, MN?
The median listing price in Cottage Grove is $484,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026
How is the commute from Cottage Grove, MN?
**Downtown St. Paul:** approximately 15 minutes via Highway 61 (approximate).

Town links

Schools

Hastings Public Schools — NCES district profile

Transit

Metro Transit

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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