Inver Grove Heights, MN vs Kettering, OH
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.
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 4.5). Kettering leads in walk score (41 vs 18). Inver Grove Heights leads in median household income ($98,719 vs $69,818).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Inver Grove Heights, MN | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#740) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 36,114 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,199 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $98,719 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | Even |
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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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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