Highland Park, Grand Rapids, MI Area Guide

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Highland Park Area Facts

  • Highland Park has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Highland Park crime rates are 13% lower than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in Highland Park is 2% lower than the Grand Rapids average
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Eastern Park
      Highland Park
      Mary Waters Park
      Coit Park Playground
      Coit Park
      Midtown Green
      Fuller Park
      Reservoir Park

      Entertainment

      LaFontse Gallery
      Spectrum Theater
      St. Cecilia Music Center
      Dog Story Theater
      Grand Rapids Children's Museum
      Civic Theatre
      Caulkins Law Office
      Grand Rapids Art Museum

      Food & Drink

      Vitale's Sports Bar
      KFC
      Birch Lodge
      Duke's
      Taco Bell
      Mr. Pizza
      Arby's
      Checkers

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Park? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Highland Park.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Park? The cost of living in Highland Park is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
      Highland Park
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Grand Rapids
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland Park? Highland Park crime rates are 3,424, which are 71% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,424 per 100k people

      50% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      50% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Park? The median income in Highland Park is $56,041 which is 10% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $56,0411% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,58518% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      The Women's Center
      Mercy Health Saint Mary's
      Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
      Spectrum Health Long-Term Care

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Grand Valley Pharmacist
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walker Street Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Orthopaedic Associates
      Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
      Alger Pediatrics

      A+ Housing

      What are Highland Park home prices? Highland Park home prices are $131,500 - which is 3% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $131,50029% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0207% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Highland Park have good schools? The Highland Park graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Highland Park a good place to live? Highland Park has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      2 total surveys

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