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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 $2,847,254 Zillow
$2,216 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 2,075 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$1,887,300 home value, $2,216/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland Park enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation511 ft (156 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density3,917/sq mi
Coordinates32.8311°N, 96.8012°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallas County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.89 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.20 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.1 / 100
Community Resilience13.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 48 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 121 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 118 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 71 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 9 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 74 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 61 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 10 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 77 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 52 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 87 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 128 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 16 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 13 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 21 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 82 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 15 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

879 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 1,578 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 97 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 20 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 26 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 99 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 42 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 32 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 65 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 52 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 20 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 98 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 97 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 55 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 70 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 99 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 75 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 89 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 79 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 87 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 99 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 87°F (31°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Highland Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 48°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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