How many renters in Cottage Grove, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.1% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Cottage Grove, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.1% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.1% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cottage Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Cottage Grove | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±5.9 points) | 10.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±8.7 points) | 11.2% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.2% (±10.7 points) | 15.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.0% (±3.3 points) | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.0% (±7.1 points) | 10.2% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.1% (±11.7 points) | 41.0% | 38.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Cottage Grove against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Cottage Grove | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.1% (±13.7 points) | 51.2% (±4.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.1% (±11.7 points) | 41.0% (±3.6 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±4.8 points) | 30.6% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,717 (±$16,402) | $65,980 (±$4,224) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,783 (±$161) | $1,710 (±$45) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Cottage Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (51.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Cottage Grove ranks 11 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 478 of 2,184.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Cottage Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove | — | 59.1% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Grey Cloud Island Township | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Paul Park | 4.2 mi | 16.7% (±22.1 points) | Lower |
| Denmark Township | 4.5 mi | 26.1% (±59.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nininger Township | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±84.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 5.9 mi | 50.1% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hastings | 6.4 mi | 42.8% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury | 6.4 mi | 46.1% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inver Grove Heights | 7.2 mi | 52.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Paul Park, MN (16.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lakeland Shores | 75.0% (±95.2 points) |
| 6 | Hugo | 72.7% (±22.9 points) |
| 7 | Lakeland | 68.2% (±35.8 points) |
| 8 | Scandia | 66.1% (±47.4 points) |
| 9 | Marine on St. Croix | 61.5% (±79.7 points) |
| 10 | Stillwater Township | 60.0% (±40.6 points) |
| 11 | Cottage Grove | 59.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 12 | Oak Park Heights | 56.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 13 | Oakdale | 55.5% (±9.1 points) |
| 14 | Lake St. Croix Beach | 53.8% (±78.8 points) |
| 15 | Newport | 50.1% (±19.4 points) |
| 16 | St. Marys Point | 50.0% (±70.8 points) |
| 17 | Forest Lake | 49.4% (±12.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cottage Grove
Are renters in Cottage Grove rent-burdened?
59.1% of renting households in Cottage Grove pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Cottage Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cottage Grove, MN spends 33.3% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Grove city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Grove city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Grove city, Minnesota
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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