Freeport, IL vs Inver Grove Heights, 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.
Freeport
82.8
#20 nationally
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Freeport leads in walk score (42 vs 18). Inver Grove Heights leads in median household income ($98,719 vs $44,658). Inver Grove Heights leads in crime level (4.5 vs 9.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Freeport, IL | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#20) | 73.4 (#740) |
| Population | 23,136 | 36,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,722 | $379,199 |
| Median Household Income | $44,658 | $98,719 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.4 | D+12.9 |
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82.8 Score
Freeport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,722
Population
23,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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