Herndon, 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.
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 18). Inver Grove Heights leads in crime level (4.5 vs 6.6). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $98,719).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 73.4 (#740) |
| Population | 24,935 | 36,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $379,199 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $98,719 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+12.9 |
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68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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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