At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$45,892 per capita
Home Value
$352,200
Zillow: $340,473
Bachelor's Degree+
58.5%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.5% smoking rate
How Highland Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highland Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland Park residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,892. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Park is $352,200 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,473. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
58.5% of adults in Highland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Park has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population201
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$45,892
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A
Home Value$352,200
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$340,473
Housing Units92
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
Elevation113 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.5%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Highland Park was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.