City profile
Cottage Grove, OR
Lane County · Population 10,698
Cottage Grove is a town in Lane County, OR with about 10,698 residents and a typical home value near $347,000. It is 18 miles from Eugene, OR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
67°F
Sunny days / yr
150
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$346,600
Typical monthly housing
$2,131
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
102
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Riverine flooding, Volcanic activity
Nearest major airport
126 mi to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 60% Democratic / 37% Republican
Community
Population
10,698
Black population
0.5%
County
Lane County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 10,698 residents
- Typical home value about $347,000
- 18 miles from Eugene, OR
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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