Arlington, VA vs Inver Grove Heights, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 18). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $98,719). Inver Grove Heights leads in cost of living index (113 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 73.4 (#740) |
| Population | 238,643 | 36,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $379,199 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $98,719 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 18 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+12.9 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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C
73.4 Score
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,199
Population
36,114
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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