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Living in Highland Park

The city had 6 schools in 2026. For Highland Park, owner occupation was 44.5%, and the vacancy rate was 32.4% in July 2026. The population of Highland Park, in the United States, was 8,628 in July 2026. There were 7,168 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1933 sources

Population8,248people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,182EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent604.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate18.67%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime7,307offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 361% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.21µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Highland Park?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Highland Park.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$688 per month, while the median home value was US$79,200 in July 2026. 60% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Highland Park recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$688/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)32.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,065 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)733.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent604.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes366 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Highland Park a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family53%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–62%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 202 of 8,248 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$29,309 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Highland Park is 18.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income29,309 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband50.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription72.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet20.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet11.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary2,182 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,848 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate18.67 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Highland Park?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,848 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,194of €3,009 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,009
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €734
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,194
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Highland Park Salary needed to live in Highland Park

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Highland Park. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Highland Park. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher84.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools6 schools4 Jul 2026NCES EDGE public school geocodes14Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio159 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents7,168 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,854 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Highland Park when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHighland Park highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Highland Park highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Highland Park861
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents7,307 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents2,065 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes220 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.3 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport11.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work3.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportDET3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Highland Park. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Highland Park.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Highland Park is 7.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.21 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202431Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.222 · Feb 1.67 · Mar 7.17 · Apr 14.22 · May 20.83 · Jun 26.22 · Jul 28.61 · Aug 27.44 · Sep 23.5 · Oct 16.33 · Nov 9 · Dec 2.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014822 (DETROIT CITY AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.78 · Feb -6.11 · Mar -2 · Apr 3.67 · May 9.89 · Jun 15.67 · Jul 18.28 · Aug 17.61 · Sep 13.22 · Oct 7.06 · Nov 1.33 · Dec -3.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014822 (DETROIT CITY AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.28 · Feb -2.22 · Mar 2.56 · Apr 8.94 · May 15.39 · Jun 20.94 · Jul 23.44 · Aug 22.5 · Sep 18.39 · Oct 11.67 · Nov 5.17 · Dec -0.278 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 36.83 · Feb 35.81 · Mar 51.31 · Apr 71.63 · May 88.65 · Jun 78.74 · Jul 81.79 · Aug 78.74 · Sep 78.49 · Oct 58.42 · Nov 54.86 · Dec 43.94 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading150.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean11.87 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites21 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation796 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.76 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.93 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature1.57 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Dearborn ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 202 is not 0.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.475 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents202 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,072 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population8,248 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics8,256 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value79,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes44.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate51.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad2.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.92 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage77.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance8.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available70.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,887 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home8.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans64.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Highland Park

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Madison Heights as a Highland Park alternative in the same region

9 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 5.3% Madison Heights vs 0.5% Highland Park+1005%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,630 Madison Heights vs €2,182 Highland Park+66%
  • Unemployment: 2.8% Madison Heights vs 18.7% Highland Park−85%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,735 Madison Heights vs 7,307 Highland Park−76%
  • Residents: 28,297 Madison Heights vs 8,248 Highland Park+243%
  • Nearest airport: 12.0 km Madison Heights vs 7.0 km Highland Park+71%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³ Madison Heights vs 7.2 µg/m³ Highland Park−17%
Full comparisonMore about Madison Heights

Plainfield as a Highland Park alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 430 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.5% Highland Park+1186%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,182 Highland Park+121%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 8,248 Highland Park+507%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 7,307 Highland Park−90%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 18.7% Highland Park−80%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 7.0 km Highland Park+29%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,848 Highland Park+5%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Highland Park

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Detroit 9.2 km away
Salary
2,493 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Basehor8,249 residentsMacclenny8,251 residentsGettysburg borough8,254 residentsRhinelander8,242 residentsDowningtown borough8,255 residentsScappoose8,257 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Highland Park?

The median gross salary is 3,848 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Highland Park?

The unemployment rate is 18.67 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Highland Park?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.21 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Highland Park?

Police recorded 7,307 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Highland Park?

The published population is 8,248 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Highland Park?

202 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Highland Park a good place to live?

Highland Park may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Highland Park?

Hamtramck, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Madison Heights, Detroit are near Highland Park. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Highland Park (Michigan), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 418007ea9055786c87c1499a9b7e3455]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/highland-park-mi/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Highland Park (Michigan), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {418007ea9055786c87c1499a9b7e3455},
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