At a Glance
Median Income
$27,582
$25,060 per capita
Home Value
$75,800
Zillow: $74,828
Median Rent
$691/mo
40.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,065/100K
3,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
34.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.5%
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
291 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland Park residents earn a median household income of $27,582 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,060. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Park is $75,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,828. Median rent is $691/month, with 40.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Highland Park reports 2,065 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 443% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,065/100K. The murder rate is 18.7/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Highland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population8,798
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,962/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$27,582
Per Capita$25,060
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty34.2%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,800
Rent$691
Ownership45.4%
Zillow$74,828
Housing Units5,800
Rent Burden40.4%
Crime
F
Violent2,065/100K
Property3,065/100K
Murder18.7/100K
Assault1,495/100K
Burglary533/100K
Health
Obesity48.5%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation637 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations269
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Highland Park was founded in 1889.
The median home in Highland Park was built in 1952.
12.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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