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Highland Park, IL
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Population: 30,245
Home Price: $523,500
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Overview
Highland Park is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 30,245. Highland Park has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
29.8 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Highland Park, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Highland Park
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$93,309
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$153,226
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Highland Park
Illinois
United States
Median Age
48.4
41.5
42.3
Gender
Highland Park
Illinois
United States
Male
49.0%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
51.0%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Highland Park
Illinois
United States
White
88.9%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.5%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
3.0%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.3%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.6%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Highland Park
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$523,500
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,642
$721
$801
Family Households
66.7%
66.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
21.0%
21.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
83.6%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
16.4%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Highland Park
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.8%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
8.1%
8.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
3.2%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
38.2%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Highland Park
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
56.7%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
57.2%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Highland Park
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
20.3
43.2
38.0
Robbery
10.1
33.2
40.7
Assault
67.6
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Highland Park
Illinois
United States
Burglary
158.8
246.4
336.1
Theft
479.7
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
57.4
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Highland Park, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
red wine
pasta
beer
plant based
fast food
chicagostyle
bakery
sweet treats
nutrition
wine
pizza
italian
cooking
flavors
comfortable atmosphere
offshore fishing
grocery
italian cuisine
desserts
chicago sports
high school football
football
illinois fighting illini
baseball
video games
cleveland sports
college football
teams
country music
hockey player
hockey
college basketball
basketball
flag football
golf
mlb
athletics
athletes
fitness
home decor
shakespeare
graphic design
nature
fine arts
digital artist
museum
jewelry
fiber art
library
opening reception
creative
nfts
craft
sculptures
studio
collection
literature
philanthropy
poetry
video games
sports cards
video editing
anime
fitness
cycling
fishing
merchandise
outdoor activities
enthusiasts
books
outdoors
nerdy
computers
gardening
dd
adventures
ramblings
gaming
motorcycles
sports
marketing
digital media
special events
finance professionals
chicagolands
online retailer
arts
corporate events
pro wrestling
lisagor
tv
awardwinning writer
executive producer
educational consulting
biweekly podcast
educational
curated
content creation
podcasts
chicago botanic
sports
summer
overlooking lake
nature
special events
winter
arts
cycling
fallautumn
fire pit
indoor
fishing
space
facilities
nebagamon
outdoor activities
facility
swimming
offshore fishing
our showroom
browse our
farmers market
home decor
home depot
black friday
information nmls#
walgreens
online store
shop online
free shipping
post office
gift card
pro shop
jewelry store
gift cards
packaging
jewelry
grocery store
apparel
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