Cottage Grove, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
10,630 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,133 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$318,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$632 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$880 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lane County
4
Eugene-Springfield Metro Area
4
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lane County
6
Eugene-Springfield Metro Area
6
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 41
Feb 5 1 43
Mar 5 0 46
Apr 4 0 49
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 7 0 45
Dec 8 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OR State Senate District 6, OR State House District 12, OR
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Schools

Academy for Character Education
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Harrison Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lincoln Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lane Community College
15 miles, NE • 1.4 star
New Hope Christian College-Eugene
17 miles, N • 1.4 star
University of Oregon
17 miles, N • 2.8 star
Northwest Christian University
17 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Sacred Heart University District
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
18 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
24 miles, N • 1.4 star
Roberts Field
100 miles, E • 1.4 star
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