The Town FilesInver Grove Heights, Minnesota
City in Dakota County · population 35,801 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $363,400
- Household income
- $101,316
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 41.6
Inver Grove Heights is a city of 35,801 people in Dakota County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $363,400, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better transit than 98% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 91% of Minnesota towns.
How Inver Grove Heights ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Inver Grove Heights is worth $363,400, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $101,316, which is more affordable than 40% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,465 a month. 76.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Inver Grove Heights | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $363,400 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,465 | $991 |
| Median household income | $101,316 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.9% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Inver Grove Heights
| People | Inver Grove Heights | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 23.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 90.2% |
Weather in Inver Grove Heights
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 8.6°F. About 29.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.2 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inver Grove Heights since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 14, 1981 about 6.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 83 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 176 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 8, 1966.
Severe weather in Dakota County since 1996
Dakota County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4069: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 19, 2010 | Flood | EM-3310: Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Dakota County
Dakota County had 189,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,792 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Inver Grove Heights itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Inver Grove Heights
10 public schools with 3,705 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIMLEY SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,058 | 22.5 |
| INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 792 | 16.9 |
| HILLTOP ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 613 | 15.0 |
| PINE BEND ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 527 | 16.0 |
| SALEM HILLS ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 310 | 12.4 |
| Discovery Charter Elementary School (charter) | K-8 | 175 | 10.3 |
| ATHENEUM ELEMENTARY | 2-5 | 80 | 20.0 |
| IGH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM | PK-PK | 70 | 17.5 |
| STEAM Academy Charter School (charter) | K-6 | 55 | 18.3 |
| SIMLEY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM | 9-12 | 25 | 25.0 |
Towns near Inver Grove Heights
- St. Paul Park, MN3.3 mi · 5,544 people · home $263,500
- South St. Paul, MN4.2 mi · 20,759 people · home $281,600
- Newport, MN4.3 mi · 3,797 people · home $378,100
- Mendota Heights, MN5.0 mi · 11,744 people · home $520,300
- Eagan, MN5.1 mi · 68,855 people · home $397,100
- West St. Paul, MN5.2 mi · 20,615 people · home $301,300
- Rosemount, MN5.8 mi · 25,650 people · home $424,100
- Cottage Grove, MN7.2 mi · 38,839 people · home $378,800
Inver Grove Heights questions
Is Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Inver Grove Heights scores better for retirees than 25% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 10%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Inver Grove Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Inver Grove Heights is valued at $363,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,316, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,465 a month.
What is the weather like in Inver Grove Heights?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 8.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.2 inches of precipitation a year and 51.2 inches of snow.
Does Inver Grove Heights get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inver Grove Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 14, 1981. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)