At a Glance
Median Income
$161,875
$96,970 per capita
Home Value
$594,400
Zillow: $807,638
Median Rent
$1,903/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.1%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
7.1% 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland Park residents earn a median household income of $161,875 , which is 115% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,970. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Park is $594,400 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $807,638. Median rent is $1,903/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Highland Park reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 821/100K. The murder rate is 6.6/100K.
Education
76.1% of adults in Highland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population30,229
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2,472/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$161,875
Per Capita$96,970
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$594,400
Rent$1,903
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$807,638
Housing Units12,623
Rent Burden35.3%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property821/100K
Murder6.6/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary69/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+38.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Highland Park was founded in 1869.
The median home in Highland Park was built in 1963.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.