Pennsylvania
Highland Park is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,417. Residents earn $64,044 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Highland Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Highland Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Highland Park is $64,044, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Highland Park is $182,000, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Highland Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,044 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,922 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,005 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,938 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,093 |
| County GDP | $2,340M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 170 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,203 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $182,000 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $245,000 |
| Median List Price | $245,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $110 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $918 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,203 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,940/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 598 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,915/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6217°N, 77.5706°W |
| County FIPS | 42087 |
Winner: Republican by 56.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,915/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |