Highland Park, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
8,774 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
88.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,887,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,079 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dallas County
5
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dallas County
6
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 46
Feb 3 1 49
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 3 0 65
May 5 0 74
Jun 4 0 81
Jul 3 0 85
Aug 2 0 85
Sep 3 0 78
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 3 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, TX State Senate District 12, TX State House District 108, TX
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Schools

Armstrong El
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Bradfield El
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
McCulloch Intermediate School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Highland Park Middle
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Southern Methodist University
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Wade College
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Parkland Health & Hospital System
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Dallas Love Field
3 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
88 miles, SE • 1 star
Waco Regional Airport
88 miles, SW • 1 star
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