Highland Park is a vibrant, upscale North Shore suburb situated about 25 miles north of downtown Chicago. With roughly 30,000 residents, it balances suburban comfort with cultural richness, wooded landscapes, and shoreline beauty.
Scenery & Lifestyle
The town stretches along nearly five miles of Lake Michigan coastline, including steep bluffs, wooded ravines, and gently rolling terrain. These natural features provide gorgeous views, walking and biking paths, and a strong outdoors presence.
Highland Park offers several public beaches—such as Rosewood, Moraine, and Park Avenue—as well as lakefront recreation and boating facilities.
Culture, Downtown & Amenities
It has nine distinct business districts, each with its own flavor of shops, restaurants, and services—so residents don’t have to travel far for daily needs or leisure.
A standalone highlight is the Ravinia Festival, an outdoor music venue that hosts internationally renowned performances and serves as a cultural anchor in the summer.
Highland Park is rich in architectural history. From Frank Lloyd Wright homes to designs by notable local architects, there’s real character in many neighborhoods.
Schools & Family Appeal
Public education is strong: District 112 handles early childhood through middle school, and Highland Park High School (in District 113) is well regarded.
Safe neighborhoods, abundant parks, family-friendly programming, and walkable districts make it popular with households of all ages.
Commute & Access
Multiple Metra stations on the Union Pacific North Line provide direct train service into Chicago, making it feasible for commuters.
Major thoroughfares like US-41 and local road networks provide access to neighboring suburbs and the city. Its location gives it that “close-in suburban” feel while still having plenty of space and nature.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value is relatively high, reflecting the premium associated with lake proximity, lot size, school quality, and neighborhood amenities.
Most residents are homeowners rather than renters. Housing stock includes large, well-built single-family homes, historic estates, modern homes, and more modest properties in certain sections.
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