Highland Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
30,229
Population
2,472/sq mi density
$161,875
Median Income
$96,970 per capita
$594,400
Home Value
$807,638 Zillow
$1,903
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
49
Violent Crime/100K
821 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$161,875 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$594,400 home value, $1,903/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
30,229
Census 2023
Population Density
2,472
per square mile
Land Area
12.2
square miles (31.7 km²)
Median Age
46.0 yrs
18% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 12% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
82.6%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
12%
Asian
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 16.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.6%
Spanish
16.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.3%
Veterans
3.1%
48% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.7%
33% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.8%
67% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.479
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 30,229 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,472 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 12.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
Language
| English Only | 81.6% |
| Spanish | 16.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% |
| Disability | 8.7% |
| Health Insurance | 97.2% |
| Uninsured | 2.8% |
| Broadband Access | 93.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.479 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |