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Highland Park, IL is a small suburb of Chicago with a population of 30,245 and a population density of 2,404 people per square mile. The city is well known for its year-round outdoor activities and organizations. Visitors to the city can enjoy kayaking on Lake Michigan or take a stroll through the Ravinia Park Botanical Garden. For those looking for more adventurous activities, there are plenty of hiking trails at nearby Forest Preserves as well as places to bike and run. Local businesses in Highland Park include historical downtown shopping district where visitors can find unique shops and restaurants specialized in international cuisine. Other popular spots include Deerfield Town Center, which is home to many retailers and restaurants; ArtHouse Gallery, where guests can appreciate local art; and Highland Park Bowl, a vintage bowling alley that has been open since 1927. Sporting events in the area include nearby professional sports teams such as the Chicago Bulls and White Sox as well as local high school football games at North Shore Stadium. With so much to offer visitors and locals alike, Highland Park is an ideal place to live or visit!

The population in Highland Park is 30,245. There are 2,471 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Highland Park is 48.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Highland Park is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Highland Park
- 69.3% are married
- 7.9% are divorced
- 36.8% are married with children
- 7.7% have children, but are single
Race in Highland Park

- 85.9% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 2.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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