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Crime in Highland Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Highland Park. Key points include:
There were 261 total crimes in Highland Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Highland Park is 861.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Highland Park is 49.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Highland Park is 811.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Highland Park is -59.37% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Highland Park Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Highland Park / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 261 | 861.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 49.5 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 6.6 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 23.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 246 | 811.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 69.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 204 | 673.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 69.3 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Highland Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Highland Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Highland Park is 144 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Highland Park is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Highland Park is $751,000.
The median income in Highland Park is $168,094.
Highland Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Highland Park Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Highland Park | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 258 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Highland Park, IL Weather
The average high in Highland Park is 57.9° and the average low is 41.3°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.3 inches of precipitation each year with 35.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Highland Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Highland Park Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Highland Park
The current population in Highland Park is 30,398. The population has increased 1.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,398 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 30,229 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 30,209 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 30,245 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 29,596 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 29,628 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 29,731 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 29,796 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 29,780 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 29,789 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 29,819 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 29,864 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 29,909 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 29,983 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 30,080 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Highland Park
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Highland Park is:
80.8% White with 24,559 White residents.
2.0% African American with 609 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 727 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 11 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 224 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 932 Two Or More residents.
11.0% Hispanic with 3,336 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Highland Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Highland Park
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Highland Park is 52.3% female with 15,886 female residents.
Highland Park is 47.7% male with 14,512 male residents.
| Gender | Highland Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Highland Park for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Highland Park completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Highland Park completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in Highland Park completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Highland Park completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Highland Park completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in Highland Park completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in Highland Park completed master's degree.
12.0% of adults in Highland Park completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Highland Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Highland Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Highland Park, Illinois
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2.6% of households in Highland Park earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Highland Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Highland Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Highland Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.5% of households in Highland Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.3% of households in Highland Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.6% of households in Highland Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.3% of households in Highland Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.5% of households in Highland Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
43.8% of households in Highland Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Highland Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.3% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 43.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
