Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 13% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 53% of US places
- top 1% for air quality
- top 3% for airport distance
- bottom 10% for sunny days
Inver Grove Heights is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 36,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include air quality, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on annual snowfall and sunny days.
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Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.0 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$99k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 21% of US places
Home Value$337k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.94%better than 54% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.76%better than 15% of US places
Unemployment3.2%better than 57% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.9 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.2 inbetter than 13% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.1better than 74% of US places
Air Quality9 AQIbetter than 99% of US places
School Quality60.1better than 53% of US places
Violent Crime558/100kbetter than 61% of US places
Property Crime2105/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population35,67396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.452nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3770th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9644th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1418th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.0%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.2%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 65% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance9 mibetter than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.9%better than 68% of US places
Amenities Nearby61.39better than 44% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Inver Grove Heights an affordable place to live?
- Inver Grove Heights is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 21% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Inver Grove Heights?
- The median home value in Inver Grove Heights is $337k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Inver Grove Heights?
- Median household income in Inver Grove Heights is $99k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Inver Grove Heights?
- Median gross rent in Inver Grove Heights is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Inver Grove Heights safe?
- Inver Grove Heights is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 558/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 2105/100k.
- What is the weather like in Inver Grove Heights?
- Inver Grove Heights averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 33.9 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Inver Grove Heights?
- Public-school quality in Inver Grove Heights is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Inver Grove Heights?
- The average one-way commute in Inver Grove Heights is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)