Population 6,351 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Highland Park
Household size in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Highland Park is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.38 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.5, the median age in Highland Park is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Seattle area overall, where the median age is 38.8. The median age has climbed from 37.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Highland Park: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Compared with other Seattle neighborhoods, though, Highland Park has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Highland Park
Renters in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.7% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Highland Park than nationally: 40.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 31.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Highland Park as nationally: 10.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Seattle area (6.6%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Highland Park run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,179 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,026 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,390 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,892 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$713 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Highland Park costs $1,892 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Seattle area ($2,193). Rent has climbed $713 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 40.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Highland Park
Bachelor's degrees in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Highland Park: 49.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 16.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Highland Park: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Highland Park
| Period | Highland Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Highland Park has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of Seattle's 67 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Highland Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 2.23 | 40.5 | 7.0% | 40.8% | 10.4% | 1974 | $1,892 | 49.1% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| South Delridge | 2.56 | 36.0 | 15.3% | 41.8% | 3.6% | 1968 | $2,244 | 38.0% | 90.7% | 6.4% |
| Roxhill | 2.15 | 39.3 | 8.7% | 36.7% | 6.3% | 1960 | $2,096 | 54.9% | 95.4% | 4.8% |
| South Park | 2.68 | 33.3 | 15.1% | 46.4% | 6.0% | 1971 | $1,792 | 42.7% | 82.7% | 5.6% |
| Riverview | 2.64 | 38.1 | 14.9% | 23.6% | 2.8% | 1974 | $2,658 | 49.8% | 93.6% | 0.4% |
| High Point | 2.52 | 35.5 | 9.2% | 40.9% | 4.1% | 1987 | $1,937 | 55.3% | 95.1% | 6.5% |
| Shorewood | 2.67 | 45.0 | 12.2% | 20.4% | 8.1% | 1961 | $2,114 | 51.0% | 90.8% | 9.8% |
| Fauntleroy | 2.17 | 46.9 | 6.0% | 22.7% | 6.2% | 1957 | $2,172 | 76.2% | 98.3% | 2.9% |
| Arbor Heights | 2.31 | 42.3 | 13.4% | 12.8% | 6.0% | 1951 | $2,494 | 68.1% | 98.4% | 4.2% |
| Highline | 2.76 | 37.5 | 15.0% | 48.1% | 7.4% | 1974 | $1,735 | 27.2% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| North Delridge | 2.12 | 36.4 | 3.7% | 40.7% | 5.6% | 1989 | $2,327 | 62.1% | 98.4% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Highland Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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