Inver Grove Heights, MN vs Lawrence, IN
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
Lawrence
74
#647 nationally
Inver Grove Heights leads in crime level (4.5 vs 8.0). Inver Grove Heights leads in median household income ($98,719 vs $70,762). Lawrence leads in walk score (24 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Inver Grove Heights, MN | Lawrence, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#740) | 74 (#647) |
| Population | 36,114 | 49,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,199 | $271,470 |
| Median Household Income | $98,719 | $70,762 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | R+51.0 |
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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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74 Score
Lawrence, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,470
Population
49,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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