Inver Grove Heights, MN vs Maple Grove, 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.
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.5). Inver Grove Heights leads in walk score (18 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $98,719).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Inver Grove Heights, MN | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#740) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 36,114 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,199 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $98,719 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+42.6 |
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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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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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