Highland Park, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,256 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2140.5 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.20% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.6 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,330 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Highland Park declined by 4.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 26,693 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Highland Park has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $166,712 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.16% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Highland Park is about 103% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $335,331 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,852 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.2% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Highland Park is about 15.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,852 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Highland Park spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 191 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.9 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.9 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 191 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,923 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 24.7% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,233 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,845 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Highland Park is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Highland Park has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Highland Park has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Highland Park, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Highland Park, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park, IL | 26,256 | $166,712 #1/2 | $335,331 #2/2 | 22.9 min #2/2 |
| Northbrook, IL | 30,197 | $157,208 | $603,445 | 22.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Highland Park, Illinois.
What is the population of Highland Park, Illinois?
The population of Highland Park, Illinois is 26,256, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Highland Park, Illinois?
The population density of Highland Park, Illinois is 2140.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Highland Park, Illinois?
The median household income in Highland Park, Illinois is $166,712, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Highland Park, Illinois?
The median home price in Highland Park, Illinois is $335,331, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Park, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Highland Park, Illinois is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.