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Highland Park, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County
Highland Park, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Highland Park a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Highland Park reports 420 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,182/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.