Highland Park, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Highland Park, Illinois Summary
Life in Highland Park research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Highland Park over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Highland Park:
The population in Highland Park is 30,245.
The median home value in Highland Park is $523,500.
The median income in Highland Park is $153,226.
The cost of living in Highland Park is 152 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Highland Park is $1,812.
The unemployment rate in Highland Park is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Highland Park is 3.2%.
Table Of Contents
Highland Park SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
5
Highland Park, IL Crime Report
372
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,232.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-46.95%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Highland Park / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 372 | 1,232.9 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 66.3 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 6.6 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.9 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 33.1 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 352 | 1,166.6 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 61 | 202.2 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 277 | 918.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 46.4 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Highland Park, IL Cost Of Living
152
Highland Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Highland Park's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Highland Park | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 250 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 90 | 100 | |
Highland Park, IL Photos
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Rankings for Highland Park in Illinois
Map Of Highland Park, IL
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Population over time in Highland Park
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,596 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 29,731 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 29,796 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 29,780 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 29,789 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 29,819 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 29,864 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 29,909 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 29,983 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 30,080 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Highland Park
| Race | Highland Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Highland Park
| Gender | Highland Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Highland Park for adults over 25
| Education | Highland Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 13.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Highland Park, Illinois
| Income | Highland Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.2% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.1% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 39.7% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
