The city of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is a mid-sized suburb that is uniquely situated just 10 miles straight south of downtown Saint Paul and about 25 miles southeast of downtown Minneapolis. The city’s nearly 35,000 residents enjoy the benefits of living near these larger cities while also enjoying substantial rural areas within the city limits giving the community a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere.

The community of Inver Grove Heights is influenced by the major businesses that exist in the area. Cenex Harvest States, a Fortune 500 company, is headquartered in Inver Grove Heights, Another important business in Inver Grove Heights is Gertens Garden Center, the Twin Cities Metro area’s largest. Inver Grove Heights is also home to an AMC Movie Theater and numerous excellent restaurants.

Inver Hills Community College is located within Inver Grove Heights. Founded in 1970, the college is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU) system. Inver Hills has more than 4,000 students per semester, and the college offers 27-degree associate programs in liberal education as well as career-related degrees. Being so close to the Twin Cities metro area, Inver Grove Heights is near numerous other colleges and universities.

A major amenity within the city is the Veterans Memorial Community Center, home of The Grove Aquatic and Fitness Center. It is a place for fun, fitness, and families!  Enjoy swimming in the water park, working out in the fitness center, skating in the two ice arenas and participating in many of the community programs.  

Inver Grove Heights is home to two golf courses: Inverwood Golf Course has a championship 18 hole layout and an executive 9 holes course.  Arbor Pointe Golf Club has a 9 hole layout that is among the state’s best executive courses. There is also a great disc golf course at North Valley Park.  

The city celebrates its annual festival called “Inver Grove Heights Days” the weekend after Labor Day each year.  The festival includes many events such as sports tournaments, fireworks, parade, bingo, classic car show, and much more!  

If you have any questions regarding the city of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, or if you would like to sell or buy a house in the area, please feel free to visit TwinCitiesPropertyFinder.com or call 1-800-909-1953.