Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Speaks
Coffee Shop
Perfect Blend
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Garden View Café
Coffee Shop
Chaube Coffee
Coffee Shop
Wintergarden Cafe
Coffee Shop
Basu Coffee Bar & Vietnamese Eatery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
Hidden Creek Aquapark
Water Park
Landmark Renaissance Cinema
Cinema
Francis Stupey Log Cabin Museum
Museum
AMC DINE-IN Northbrook Court 14
Cinema
Kitchen Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Model Railroad Garden
Attraction
Alsdorf Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Joutras Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (14) C+
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Santi's
Bar
Humble Pub
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Piero's Pizza
Fast Food
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Tony's Subs
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
Karger Recreation Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Higland Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
Performance Factory Training
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Jewett Park Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Core Pilates
Gym
Patty Turner Center
Community Centre
Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
IHP LLC
Gym
Takiff Center
Community Centre
Aldeen Building
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Sunset Foods
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
The Crunchy Scones
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Heinen's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Mariano's
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Sunset Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (80) A+
Hidden Creek Aquapark park
Park
Manot Park
Park
Sunset Woods Park
Park
Rory David
Park
Foley’s Pond
Park
Sherwood Park
Park
Laurel Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Buckthorn Park
Park
Grove Park
Park
Lincoln Place Park
Park
Devonshire Park
Park
Cloverdale Park
Park
Mooney Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Ravine Park
Park
Park Avenue Park
Park
Moraine Dog Beach and Park
Park
Larry Fink Memorial Park
Park
Port Clinton Park
Park
West Ridge Park
Park
Cumnor Court Park
Park
Leonardi Park
Park
Everts Park
Park
Shops (21) C+
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Anthropologie
Clothing
Anthropologie
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Ross Cosmetics
Beauty
Pottery Barn
Furniture
Trek
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Shell
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Mutaul Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Jacqueline's of Highland Park
Fashion
Twigs and Cotton
Furniture
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
KidSnips Deerfield
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
AT&T
Electronics
Thorntons
Convenience Store
AK Nail Studio
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
Fleet Feet Deerfield
Shoes
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.2% take public transportation in Highland Park.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations A+
Highland Park Hospital WB
Bus Stop
Highland Park Hospital EB
Bus Stop
Central & Green Bay
Bus Stop
Laurel & Green Bay
Bus Stop
Park Ave West & Brook Estates
Bus Stop
Highland Park Metra Station
Bus Stop
Highland Park
Transit Station
Highwood Metra Station
Bus Stop
Highwood
Transit Station
Highwood Metra Station
Bus Stop
Crossroads Shopping Center
Bus Stop
Ravinia
Transit Station
Skokie Valley & Lake Cook
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Revere
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Skokie Valley
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Skokie Blvd
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Lake Cook
Bus Stop
733 Osterman Ave
Bus Stop
Deerfield Metra Station
Bus Stop
Northbrook Court Mall
Bus Stop
Deerfield
Transit Station
50 S Waukegan Rd
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Waukegan
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Waukegan
Bus Stop
Ravinia Park
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.2% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Highland Park is 149/100 - which is 55% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Highland Park crime rates are 1,233 per 100k, which is 37% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,167 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
66 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Highland Park is $147,067 - which is 148% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$147,067 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Highland Park Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Lake County Health Department North Shore
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Highland Park Hospital
Hospital
Highland Park Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Highwood Police Department
Police
Highland Park Fire Department Station #34
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Highland Park Fire Department - Station 32
Fire Station
Deerfield Police Department
Police
Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northbrook Dentist Office
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northwestern Medicine
Clinic
Brightside Recovery
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northbrook Fire Station #11
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Protection District Station 19
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Highland Park home prices are $535,000 - which is 206% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$535,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
0% C
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools A-

The Highland Park graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (13) D-
Indian Trail Elem School
Lincoln Elem School
Elm Place School
Montessori Connection West
Oak Terrace Elem School
Edgewood Middle School
Sherwood Elem School
Red Oak Elem School
Highland Park Montessori
Northwood Jr High School
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Walden Elem School
Kipling Elem School
Ravinia Elem School
North Shore Academy Elem
Alan B Shepard Middle School
Braeside Elem School
Bannockburn School
Wilmot Elem School
South Park Elem School
Cherokee Elem School
Charles J Caruso Middle School
West School
Meadowbrook Elem School
Greenbriar Elem School
High Schools (2) F
Highland Park High School
Deerfield High School
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
Ed & Life Skills Transition
Keshet Day Schools
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ratings A+

Highland Park has an overall rating of 94% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A
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Highland Park Area Facts

  • Highland Park has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Highland Park crime rates are 37% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Highland Park is 55% higher than the Illinois average

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Highland Park: The Best of Both Worlds 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Highland Park is a beautiful city outside of Chicago. It has an upscale yet quaint feel. There are many beautiful homes and landscapes throughout the town. I love Highland Park because of the high quality of life that it offers me and my family. There is always something to do, a ...Read More lways opportunities to learn new things, and beautiful views to take in.

Highland Park has a lot of places to eat and shop. While a lot of them are chains, there are several places that are strictly from Highland Park. One of the more memorable of these places being Cafe Central. Cafe Central is like walking into Paris. There is great French food and drinks in a warm and very Parisian style bistro.

While Highland Park might be a bit more quiet and calm than the city, it is just a short drive into the heart of Chicago. I think that the proximity to the city while maintaining the safer and more reserved lifestyle is the biggest benefit of Highland Park living. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hidden Creek Aquapark park
      Manot Park
      Sunset Woods Park
      Rory David
      Foley’s Pond
      Sherwood Park
      Laurel Park
      Lincoln Park

      Entertainment

      Hidden Creek Aquapark
      Landmark Renaissance Cinema
      Francis Stupey Log Cabin Museum
      AMC DINE-IN Northbrook Court 14
      Kitchen Amphitheater
      Model Railroad Garden
      Alsdorf Auditorium
      Joutras Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Jamba
      Subway
      Potbelly
      Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar
      Dunkin'
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Park? Of all people who commute, 12.2% take public transportation in Highland Park.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Park? The cost of living in Highland Park is 149/100 - which is 55% higher than Illinois.
      Highland Park
      149

      49% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland Park? Highland Park crime rates are 1,233, which are 37% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,233 per 100k people

      47% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 82

      47% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      69%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Park? The median income in Highland Park is $147,067 which is 148% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $147,067166% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $90,133202% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Highland Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Highland Park Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Highland Park home prices? Highland Park home prices are $535,000 - which is 206% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $535,000190% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,66676% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      84%

      32% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Highland Park have good schools? The Highland Park graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Highland Park a good place to live? Highland Park has an overall rating of 94% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      8 total surveys

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