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Cottage Grove, Oregon

city · Lane County

At a glance

10,698
Population
$346,600
Median home value (all homes)
14% above U.S. median
$405,035
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,254/mo
Median rent
7% below U.S. median
$80,875
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
20.4 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
56.59%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 108 — 8% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities12% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost2% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates21.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cottage Grove Economic Development
The Community Development Department oversees the economic development of the City, including connections with the Multiple Unit Property Tax Exemption program, Cottage Grove Community Development Corporation, Industrial Park, Enterprise Zone, and Vertical Housing Tax Credit. Information on all of these aspects of economic development can be found by clicking on their respective pages above or on the right-hand toolbar.
county Lane County Community & Economic Development
Lane County's Community and Economic Development Program partners with local business support organizations, cities, special districts, and economic development agencies to facilitate community development and create economic prosperity. The goal of Community and Economic Development is to support vibrant communities through furthering economic opportunity across Lane County with specific focus on the rural and unincorporated communities of the county.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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