Highland Park is a vibrant North Shore community that offers an exceptional blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and a strong sense of community. Home to approximately 30,000 residents, Highland Park is located about 25 miles north of downtown Chicago and provides a convenient commute via the Metra Union Pacific North Line and nearby expressways. Nestled along Lake Michigan, the city is known for its beautiful beaches, scenic ravines, lush parks, and miles of walking and biking trails. Residents enjoy a lively downtown featuring locally owned boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and year-round community events, as well as the renowned Ravinia Festival, the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States.
Families are drawn to Highland Park for its highly regarded public schools, outstanding park district programs, and wide variety of recreational opportunities. The housing market offers something for every lifestyle, from charming historic homes and mid-century modern architecture to luxury lakefront estates and newer custom residences. With its vibrant arts and cultural scene, stunning natural surroundings, excellent schools, and welcoming community, Highland Park remains one of the North Shore's most desirable places to call home.
30,236 people live in Highland Park, where the median age is 46 and the average individual income is $96,964. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Highland Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Walgreens, Flying Lizard Boutique, and Indulge Boutique.
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| Dining · $ | 0.24 miles | 39 reviews | 2/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.17 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.21 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.27 miles | 40 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.14 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.27 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.09 miles | 23 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.1 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.14 miles | 13 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.16 miles | 28 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.18 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.22 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.28 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Highland Park has 11,765 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Highland Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 30,236 people call Highland Park home. The population density is 2,387 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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