Clayton, NC 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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Inver Grove Heights leads in median household income ($98,719 vs $71,698). Inver Grove Heights leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 31.5 min). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 73.4 (#740) |
| Population | 30,216 | 36,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $379,199 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $98,719 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Inver Grove Heights has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
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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