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Cottage grove, OR

Cottage grove, OR.

Population: 18,357 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cottage grove, OR is $405,021 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $382,000 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,505/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$405,021

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$405,021
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+98.1%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$407,450
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$382,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$265
1-year sale-price change
-3.4%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,505/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Bohemia Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School, London School, Lincoln Middle School, Cottage Grove High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Black Butte Mine (11.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.4 in
Annual snowfall
63.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
190
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Days with Unhealthy air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
211

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
518
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,529
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,824

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Cottage Grove State Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eugene Airport (EUG) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PEACEHEALTH COTTAGE GROVE COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
39.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,033
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
131,889
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
572

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Cottage groveState medianUS median
Median home value$405,021$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$382,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,505/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,033$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cottage grove, OR?
$405,021.
What is the median sale price in Cottage grove, OR?
$382,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cottage grove, OR?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Cottage grove, OR?
Typical rent: $1,505/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cottage grove, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Cottage grove, OR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Cottage grove, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cottage grove, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cottage grove, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cottage grove, OR?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cottage grove, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cottage grove, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cottage grove, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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