Inver Grove Heights, MN Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
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288 Upvotes
Gabriel Hill

Is Inver Grove Heights getting better or worse?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 35,772, Inver Grove Heights is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $352,300 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprising...

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John Garcia

Rent vs buy in Inver Grove Heights -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $352,300, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Inver Grove Heights sits at 218.7 per 100K. Rent is about $1,447/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes so...

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Carson W.

Weekend activities in Inver Grove Heights?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 8 years and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $104,055, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,772 people. Homes are going for about $352,300 on average. Traffic can be...

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Nova Cook

Best neighborhoods to rent in Inver Grove Heights?

OK so Been living here since 2023. You can expect to pay around $1,447 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective.

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audrey_heart

Best coffee shops in Inver Grove Heights?

Hi all, Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,447/month for a decent place. With a population of 35,772, Inver Grove Heights is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,772 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Dow...

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mesamind2025

Inver Grove Heights vs Denver -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 30s, and With a population of 35,772, Inver Grove Heights is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Inver Grove Heights sits at 218.7 per 100K. Homes are going for about $352,300 on average. Median household income is $104,055, which feels pre...

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Stella Baker

Anyone regret moving to Inver Grove Heights?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do?

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Eleanor Parker

Moving from Memphis to Inver Grove Heights next month

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $352,300, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,772 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this?

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Nova Cook

Best companies to work for in Inver Grove Heights?

Hey, Military spouse here. Median household income is $104,055, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $352,300, which seems about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Violet Turner

Moving to Inver Grove Heights for work -advice?

Hi all, I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Rent is about $1,447/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $352,300, which seems about average. Public transit needs a lot of wo...

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Lydia Murphy

Why I chose Inver Grove Heights over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,447/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $104,055, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no su...

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Nova Cook

Best coffee shops in Inver Grove Heights?

Median household income is $104,055, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,772 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you ...

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Gabriel Hill

How is the nightlife in Inver Grove Heights?

Crime rate is something to consider -Inver Grove Heights sits at 218.7 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Gabriel Hill

Dog-friendly places in Inver Grove Heights?

Hey everyone, I'm a 32-year-old sales rep and Crime rate is something to consider -Inver Grove Heights sits at 218.7 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,447 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $352,300, which seems about avera...

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Maverick

Best kept secrets of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Hello, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,447 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Inver Grove Heights sits at 218.7 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. TIA!

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Leo D.

Living in Inver Grove Heights -the reality

First post here. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,447/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,772 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned...

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