NEIGHBORHOOD
Highland Park
California · Los Angeles · 48,175 residents · 3.45 sq mi
The short version
Highland Park is a neighborhood of 48,175 people in Los Angeles. Median home value sits at $1,013,786. 42% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 32%. There are 13,972 people per square mile. Median rent is $1,927 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up Highland Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
48,175
Population density
13,972 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.45 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$94,254
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$45,682
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
Retail trade6.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Other services4%
Public administration2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,013,786
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,927
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.67 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(11,307)
Black2%(942)
Hispanic / Latino58.7%(28,272)
Asian11.8%(5,696)
Other4.1%(1,958)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(11,307)
Black2%(942)
Hispanic / Latino58.7%(28,272)
Asian11.8%(5,696)
Other4.1%(1,958)
Diversity Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
32.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California?
Highland Park, Los Angeles, California has about 48,175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California earns about $94,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Highland Park, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,013,786, and the typical rent is about $1,927 a month.
How educated are people in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California?
About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California?
About 11.2% of people in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.
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Los AngelesDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024