Highland Park, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,798 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,582 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$562 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$533 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wayne County
7
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wayne County
6
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 25
Feb 2 9 27
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 1 48
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 68
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 8 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 85% of residents leaning left and 12% leaning right.

Liberal (86%) (12%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 12%
Hillary Clinton 86%
Other 2%

Schools

Barber Elementary School
<1 miles, SE 1 star

Colleges

University of Detroit Mercy
2 miles, NW 2.8 star
Marygrove College
3 miles, NW 1.4 star
Michigan Barber School Inc
3 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Henry Ford Hospital
3 miles, S 2.3 star
Harper University Hospital
4 miles, S 2.3 star
Karmanos Cancer Center
4 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Bishop International Airport
51 miles, N 1.4 star
Toledo Express Airport
67 miles, SW 1 star