Denton, TX 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 18). Inver Grove Heights leads in median household income ($98,719 vs $71,921). Inver Grove Heights leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 73.4 (#740) |
| Population | 158,349 | 36,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $379,199 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $98,719 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+12.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
View Denton, TX →
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
View Inver Grove Heights, MN →
Try a different matchup
Swap Denton for:
Swap Inver Grove Heights for: