Lake County, Illinois
Highland Park Real Estate and Local Guide
An affluent North Shore suburb roughly 25 miles north of Chicago, set on a wooded bluff above Lake Michigan and known for its architecture and cultural life. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Highland Park best.
About the area
Living in Highland Park, IL
One of the few North Shore communities that permitted Jewish residents during the era of segregation covenants in the early 20th century.
The housing market
Homes in Highland Park
- About 83.7% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a stable, established residential base.
- Roughly 74.6% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $594,400, among the higher levels on Chicago's North Shore.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Highland Park home
Ravinia Festival
North America's oldest outdoor music festival and summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ward W. Willits House
Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School house on the National Register of Historic Places
Rosewood Beach
One of three public Lake Michigan beaches in the city, with an interpretive center
Skokie Valley Trail
Paved multi-use trail running through the city
Moraine Beach and Park Avenue Beach
Public lakefront beaches along the city's Lake Michigan bluff
Neighborhoods
Highland Park areas to know
Ravinia District
Originally an artists' colony that retains much of its early character and architecture
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.