Howard, WI 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.
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Inver Grove Heights leads in median household income ($98,719 vs $77,118). Inver Grove Heights leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.5). Howard leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 23.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 73.4 (#740) |
| Population | 20,775 | 36,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $379,199 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $98,719 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+12.9 |
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71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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