Texas · Metropolitan Area
Highland Park is a small city in Texas with a population of 8,774. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Highland Park receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. 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 $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Highland Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Highland Park is $1,887,300, making it a premium housing market at 569% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,216 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Highland Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,362 per 100,000, near the national average.
Highland Park is a highly educated community — 88.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Highland Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $187,202 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,717 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,567 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 84,182 |
| County GDP | $389,402M |
| Restaurants | 6,468 |
| Healthcare | 8,134 |
| Retail | 7,794 |
| Manufacturing | 2,190 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,198 |
| 306% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.75% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
| Census Median | $1,887,300 |
| 569% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,847,254 |
| Median List Price | $4,499,000 |
| Median List Price | $4,499,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $764 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 17.1% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,216 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $7,256 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,198 |
| 306% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.75% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.3% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.1% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 13.5% |
| Physical Distress | 7.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,431/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,134 |
| Total Violent | 56.0/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 11.2/100K |
| Assault | 44.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,361.8/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 369.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,958.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 322 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 511 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8311°N, 96.8012°W |
| County FIPS | 48113 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 88.3% |
| 162% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,917/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 60 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,134 |
| Restaurants | 6,468 |
| Retail Stores | 7,794 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 322 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |