Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
26%
Highland Park
Highland Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,379
Population
30,172
Renter Mix
19% Rent
A picturesque gem of the North Shore
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Low Crime
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The North Shore suburb of Highland Park is located about 25 miles north of the Chicago Loop on the Lake Michigan waterfront. Parks and golf courses run throughout the city and the many neighborhoods are filled with lush foliage, surrounding you with greenery wherever you go. The vibrant Downtown district is packed with unique shops, restaurants, and other storefront businesses, creating a popular hangout for locals.
The upscale suburban aesthetic has made Highland Park a common location for film productions, with famed director John Hughes shooting many of his most beloved movies around the community. Metra service to Ogilvie Transportation Center takes about an hour, making Highland Park a popular option for Chicago-area commuters and allows you to easily hop into the city for work or leisure anytime.
Explore the City
Highland Park was incorporated in 1869.
Sleepy Hollow Park is a nice place for locals to take a leisurely walk.
Highland Park dogs love a day at Moraine Beach where they can explore off-leash.
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve offers walking trails but also offers a chance to learn history.
Metra train stations connect Highland Park residents to the rest of the Chicago metro area.
Rosewood Beach is a popular spot in Highland Park on a hot day.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$158,533
Average: $180,341
Education
17,711
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,325
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland Park, IL is $1,931 for a studio, $2,379 for one bedroom, $3,665 for two bedrooms, and $4,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Park has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,379/month
848 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,077/month
480 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland Park, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
381 Students
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Indian Trail Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
476 Students
Public
Grades K-5
262 Students
Public
Grades K-5
260 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
739 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
300 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,739 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Openlands Lakeshore Preserve
- Rosewood Beach
- Heller Nature Center
- Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
- Prairie Wolf Slough
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway 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.