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Highland Park, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Hailey Hill

Is Highland Park worth it salary-wise?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Highland Park sits at 98.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,229 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Hon...

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chicagofan2022

Most overrated things about Highland Park

So, Rent is about $1,903/month for a decent place. Median household income is $161,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thanks! It's c...

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Hudson

Dog-friendly places in Highland Park?

I'm a college student here and With a population of 30,229, Highland Park is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $594,400, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs?

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Parker Brown

Weekend activities in Highland Park?

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Hudson Jimenez

Things that make Highland Park unique

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $161,875 in Highland Park. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Olivia R.

Grocery stores in Highland Park -recommendations?

Median household income is $161,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but st...

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Olivia R.

Is public transit usable in Highland Park?

I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $594,400 on average. Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? TIA! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...

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Adrian L.

Planning a move to Highland Park -neighborhoods?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,229 people. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Parker Brown

Planning a move to Highland Park -neighborhoods?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $594,400 on average. Median household income is $161,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 30,229, Highland Park is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost o...

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Eliana Bailey

Remote worker thinking about Highland Park

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,229 people. Median household income is $161,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $161,875 in Highland Park. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold...

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Caleb Reyes

Best companies to work for in Highland Park?

We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $161,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Highland Park sits at 98.0 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

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Olivia R.

Why I chose Highland Park over bigger cities

First post here. Been living here since 2018. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for Highland Park? L...

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Hailey Hill

First time home buyer in Highland Park

Hey, I'm retired and Median household income is $161,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $594,400 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I ...

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Greyson Morgan

Is Highland Park worth moving to in 2026?

Rent is about $1,903/month for a decent place. Median household income is $161,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks in advance!

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