Burlington, VT 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.
Burlington
73.4
#732 nationally
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Burlington leads in walk score (63 vs 18). Inver Grove Heights leads in median household income ($98,719 vs $62,078). Burlington leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 23.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, VT | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#732) | 73.4 (#740) |
| Population | 45,445 | 36,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,143 | $379,199 |
| Median Household Income | $62,078 | $98,719 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 18 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+12.9 |
C
73.4 Score
Burlington, VT
Green Mountain paradise on Lake Champlain
Median Home
$516,143
Population
45,445
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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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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