Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Highland Park
Highland Park, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$927
Population
10,857
Renter Mix
61% Rent
A budget-friendly enclave in suburban Detroit
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The city of Highland Park is a suburban community located just seven miles north of Downtown Detroit. Almost entirely composed of residential neighborhoods and filled with extremely affordable rental homes and apartments, Highland Park is a terrific option for budget-conscious commuters.
Sitting adjacent to Detroit’s University District, it’s also a great spot for students, faculty, and staff at University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College. Detroit Golf Club and Palmer Park sit right on the north side of town, making it easy for you to spend time outdoors without going far.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$29,542
Average: $50,994
Education
1,499
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,925
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland Park has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
61%
Non-Renters
39%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland Park, MI is $701 for a studio, $927 for one bedroom, $1,075 for two bedrooms, and $1,193 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Park has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$927/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$1,644/month
1,638 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland Park, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
280 Students
George Washington Carver Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
149 Students
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
221 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
280 Students
George Washington Carver Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
149 Students
Creative Learning Center Highland Park
Public
Grades 9-12
179 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palmer Park
- Detroit Historical Museum
- Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
- Michigan Science Center
- Campus Martius Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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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.