Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
24%
Highland Park is a suburb a few miles north of Dallas and west of trendy Lower Greenville. The town is nestled right next to Southern Methodist University. The area is widely known as one of Dallas’ most upscale communities with luxury apartments and impressive houses and mansions. The area is very safe, highly walkable, and is home to some of the best schools in the state. This attracts families, but Highland Park is a great option for couples and singles as well.
Highland Park is filled with amenities for residents to enjoy. Known as the “Rodeo Drive of Texas,” Highland Park Village offers stylish designer boutiques, shoe stores, a posh movie theater with a full bar, and eateries from cuisines across the world. Highland Park Village is also next to the Dallas Country Club.
Central location is another allure for renters in this suburb. Residents have easy access to thrilling nightlife and entertainment in Lower Greenville and Uptown. Highland is also convenient to two airports: Dallas Love Field Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. DFW International Airport is only 30 minutes away while Dallas Love Field Airport is only 15 minutes away on the outskirts of town. Be sure to check out the renowned sculptures and paintings in Dallas Love Field Airport! If you live a life of luxury, Highland Park is a great option.
Median Household Income
$227,617
Average: $215,980
Education
5,254
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,832
Workers Employed
Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
24%
Housing Distribution
Highland Park has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland Park, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
† 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.
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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.
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