At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$187,202 per capita
Home Value
$1,887,300
Zillow: $2,847,254
Median Rent
$2,216/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
2,075/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
88.3%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
5.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.8% (22% below 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 $2,847,254. 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 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,075/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,774
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density3,917/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$187,202
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
C
Home Value$1,887,300
Rent$2,216
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$2,847,254
Housing Units3,696
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property2,075/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary378/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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