Highland Park, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,417 Population 1,915/sq mi density
$64,044 Median Income $29,922 per capita
$182,000 Home Value $146,623 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,044 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $918/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Highland Park, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,044
15% below
$29,922 per capita
Home Value
$182,000
35% below
Zillow: $146,623
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
65%
Rent
79%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
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 $64,044 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,922. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,093 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highland Park is $182,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,623. Median rent is $918/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

18.0% of adults in Highland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highland Park has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,417
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,915/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,044
Per Capita$29,922
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,000
Rent$918
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$146,623
Housing Units546
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation598 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Highland Park was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.