Fairfax, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 18). Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.5). Inver Grove Heights leads in cost of living index (113 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 73.4 (#740) |
| Population | 25,144 | 36,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $379,199 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $98,719 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+12.9 |
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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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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