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Inver Grove Heights, MN

Founded 1852Dakota CountyElev. 268 m
Population
35,772
Median home
$352,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Inver Grove Heights

With about 35,772 residents, Inver Grove Heights is one of Minnesota's notable places. Inver Grove Heights was founded in 1852 and sits in Dakota County. The median age is 41.1 and the median household income is $104,055. Homes carry a median value of $352,300, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74%). Around 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,772
Median age
41.1
Median household income
$104,055
Per-capita income
$53,071
Poverty rate
4.6%
High-school grad or higher
94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
23.1 min
Work from home
21.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino13.4%
Black5.2%
Asian4.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.9%
Sales & office22.8%
Service14.4%
Production, transportation & material moving11.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$352,300
Median gross rent
$1,447/mo
Owner-occupied
75.5%
Median year built
1990
Households
14,598
Avg. household size
2.44

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Inver Grove Heights has 12 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

199 Online High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
SIMLEY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMHighGrades 9–12
SIMLEY SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
ATHENEUM ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 2–5
Discovery Charter Elementary SchoolElementarycharter
HILLTOP ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
PINE BEND ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
SALEM HILLS ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
199 Online Elementary
199 Online Middle School
IGH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime53% below national
Inver Grove Heights180
Minnesota264
United States386
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime7% below national
Inver Grove Heights1,821
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Inver Grove Heights Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Inver Grove Heights.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Dakota County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Inver Grove Heights is in Dakota County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Inver Grove Heights was founded in 1852 and sits in Dakota County. Elevation ~268 m.

Map of Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Where Inver Grove Heights is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Freeman, Reuben, House
Notable people from Inver Grove Heights
Michael BuschHeather Kampf
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Nearby cities
Eagan (5 mi)Rosemount (6 mi)Cottage Grove (7 mi)St. Paul (9 mi)Woodbury (9 mi)Apple Valley (9 mi)

Common questions

Inver Grove Heights — frequently asked

What is the population of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota?
Inver Grove Heights has a population of about 35,772, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Inver Grove Heights?
The median home value in Inver Grove Heights is $352,300, and the median gross rent is $1,447/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Inver Grove Heights safe? What is the crime rate?
Inver Grove Heights Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 180 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Inver Grove Heights face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dakota County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Inver Grove Heights?
Inver Grove Heights has 12 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Inver Grove Heights?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Inver Grove Heights. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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