Compare cities · September 2026
Afton vs. Inver Grove Heights
Homes in Afton sold for a median $770,500 over the 12 months through September 2026, 93% more than in Inver Grove Heights ($398,950). Homes sold faster in Inver Grove Heights: 56 days on market on average, against 61 in Afton. Inver Grove Heights's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1990 against 1979. Inver Grove Heights is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 27 minutes by car, against 41. The two are about 13 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Afton | Inver Grove Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $770,500 | $398,950 |
| Change from a year earlier | +0.7% | +10.4% |
| Homes sold | 30 | 392 |
| Days on market | 61 | 56 |
| Share of original list price | 93.8% | 98.5% |
| Price per square foot | $257 | $202 |
| New listings | 48 | 573 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 19 | 108 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 7.5 | 3.3 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Afton | Inver Grove Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $679,300 | $363,400 |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1990 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 100% | 76% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 98% | 77% |
| Median rent | $2,333 | $1,465 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Afton | Inver Grove Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 2,949 | 36,226 |
| Land area | 25.1 sq mi | 27.9 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 41 min | 27 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 30 min | 18 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 34 min | 15 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 35 min | 17 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 40 min | 27 min |
| Average commute to work | 28.4 min | 22.3 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 1 | 7 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Afton
School districts: Stillwater Area Public School District, South Washington County School District
Largest lakes: Lake Edith (81 acres)
Inver Grove Heights
School districts: Inver Grove Heights Schools, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan
Largest lakes: Schmitt Lake (52 acres), Dickman Lake (23 acres), Marcott Lake (22 acres), Marcott Lake (19 acres), Hornbeam Lake (18 acres)
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Afton or Inver Grove Heights?
Is Afton or Inver Grove Heights more expensive?
Afton. The median sale price was $770,500 there and $398,950 in Inver Grove Heights over the 12 months through September 2026, according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update. The median is the middle sale, so both have homes well above and below it.
Where do homes sell faster, Afton or Inver Grove Heights?
Inver Grove Heights: 56 days on market on average against 61, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Inver Grove Heights, about 27 minutes by car in light traffic (41 from Afton). To downtown Saint Paul: 30 minutes from Afton, 18 from Inver Grove Heights.
How far apart are Afton and Inver Grove Heights?
About 13 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Afton or Inver Grove Heights?
Inver Grove Heights has more: 1 lakes of 10+ acres touch Afton (largest: Lake Edith) and 7 touch Inver Grove Heights (largest: Schmitt Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Afton and Inver Grove Heights?
Afton: Stillwater Area Public School District and South Washington County School District. Inver Grove Heights: Inver Grove Heights Schools and Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Afton or Inver Grove Heights?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
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