Inver Grove Heights, MN vs Marion, IA
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
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Marion leads in walk score (32 vs 18). Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.5). Marion leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 23.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Inver Grove Heights, MN | Marion, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#740) | 80.8 (#63) |
| Population | 36,114 | 42,213 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,199 | $281,229 |
| Median Household Income | $98,719 | $81,519 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+9.9 |
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-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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