Living in Highland Park, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Park · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Park has 8,628 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $29,309 (60% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $79,200, the median rent is $688/month.
Highland Park at a glance
- Population
- 8,628
- Median age
- 42.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $29,309State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $79,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $688/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Highland Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 18.7%; a poverty rate of 40.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Highland Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Park the median home value is $79,200, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Highland Park median household income
The median household income in Highland Park is $29,309 and the income per person is $28,606. 40.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Highland Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,660
- Owner-occupied
- 44.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.5%
- Vacant
- 32.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.13
32.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Highland Park has many vacation and second homes.
Highland Park demographics
- Population
- 8,628
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 3,825
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Park ›
Education in Highland Park
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Highland Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Park
- Unemployment rate
- 18.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 11.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 73%
Highland Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 8,628 | $29,309 | $79,200 | $688 |
| Detroit | 638,530 | $39,938 | $83,900 | $1,074 |
| Hamtramck | 27,743 | $39,293 | $131,000 | $989 |
| Hazel Park | 14,963 | $67,073 | $158,600 | $1,314 |
| Ferndale | 19,190 | $94,640 | $247,700 | $1,311 |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2,602 | $171,125 | $448,700 | $1,720 |
| Oak Park | 29,318 | $71,510 | $212,300 | $1,396 |
| Center Line | 8,463 | $54,703 | $156,600 | $788 |
| Huntington Woods | 6,328 | $190,150 | $473,900 | $2,493 |
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What is the median household income in Highland Park, MI?
The median household income in Highland Park is $29,309, 60% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland Park?
The median home value in Highland Park is $79,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Highland Park?
The median gross rent in Highland Park is $688 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Highland Park, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 18.7%; a poverty rate of 40.9%.
What is the median age in Highland Park?
The median age in Highland Park is 42.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Highland Park?
The average commute to work in Highland Park is 22 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Park?
The unemployment rate in Highland Park is 18.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Park?
17.3% of adults in Highland Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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