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Highland Park, IL

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A picturesque gem of the North Shore

Suburb Commuter Lake Metra Golf Shopping Dining Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly

The North Shore suburb of Highland Park is located about 25 miles north of the Chicago Loop on the Lake Michigan waterfront. Parks and golf courses run throughout the city and the many neighborhoods are filled with lush foliage, surrounding you with greenery wherever you go. The vibrant Downtown district is packed with unique shops, restaurants, and other storefront businesses, creating a popular hangout for locals.

The upscale suburban aesthetic has made Highland Park a common location for film productions, with famed director John Hughes shooting many of his most beloved movies around the community. Metra service to Ogilvie Transportation Center takes about an hour, making Highland Park a popular option for Chicago-area commuters and allows you to easily hop into the city for work or leisure anytime.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Highland Park, IL is $1,753 for a studio, $2,162 for one bedroom, $3,747 for two bedrooms, and $4,642 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Park has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,162/month
847 Sq Ft
House
$2,746/month
961 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,909/month
383 Sq Ft
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Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

381 Students

10
out of 10

Braeside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

260 Students

8
out of 10

Indian Trail Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

6
out of 10

Sherwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

375 Students

6
out of 10

Ravinia Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

262 Students

6
out of 10

Edgewood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

739 Students

5
out of 10

Northwood Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

478 Students

5
out of 10

Elm Place School

Public

Grades 6-8

300 Students

Rating Unavailable

North Shore Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Highland Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,739 Students

6
out of 10

North Shore Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Openlands Lakeshore Preserve
  • Rosewood Beach
  • Heller Nature Center
  • Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
  • Prairie Wolf Slough

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.