Highland Park, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,774 Population 3,917/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $187,202 per capita
$1,887,300 Home Value $3,039,555 Zillow
$2,216 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
57 Violent Crime/100K 2,504 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 5.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$1,887,300 home value, $2,216/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Highland Park, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$187,202 per capita
Home Value
$1,887,300
569% above
Zillow: $3,039,555
Median Rent
$2,216/mo
91% above
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
2,504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
88.3%
162% above
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
19% below
5.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°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
333%
Home Value
669%
Rent
191%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
262%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highland Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $187,202. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highland Park is $1,887,300 , 569% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,039,555. Median rent is $2,216/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Highland Park reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,504/100K.

Education

88.3% of adults in Highland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (162% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highland Park has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Data Overview

People

Population8,774
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density3,917/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$187,202
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717

Housing

C
Home Value$1,887,300
Rent$2,216
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$3,039,555
Housing Units3,696
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property2,504/100K

Health

Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death8,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation511 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+88.3%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+41.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations285
Libraries60

Did You Know?

The median home in Highland Park was built in 1971.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.