Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
15%
Highland Park
Highland Park, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,649
Population
53,449
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Small but mighty
Parks
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As one of Los Angeles’ first neighborhoods, this historic area has grown into a tight-knit community with sprawling parks, abundant conveniences, and a premier location. Situated directly north of Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, residents of Highland Park love to explore this open area that boasts hiking trails, lush lawns, and pristine picnic spots!
What is it like to live in Highland Park? Well, there are trees, tennis courts, supermarkets, restaurants, retailers, and museums everywhere you look in this little, bustling metropolis. Just six miles northeast of Downtown LA, residents of Highland Park can enjoy proximity to Dodger Stadium, Chinatown, Grand Central Market, and so much more. LA’s lively neighborhoods, historic museums, and unbeatable restaurants are a major perk of living in the historic town of Highland Park.
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A red-eared slider turtle basking on a tree branch on Peanut Lake in Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
Chinese lanterns throughout the streets of Chinatown
The Welcome sign at Dodger Stadium
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,215
Average: $111,836
Education
18,786
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
29,217
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland Park has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland Park, CA is $1,649 for one bedroom, $1,496 for two bedrooms, and $1,574 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Park has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,649/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$5,477/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,999/month
837 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Audubon Center at Debs Park
- Elyria Canyon Park
- Kidspace Children's Museum
- Elysian Park
- Marsh Park
Airports
- Bob Hope
- Los Angeles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.