Highland Park is a neighborhood of 6,605 people in Pittsburgh. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Households here earn about 56% more than in Pittsburgh as a whole. There are 5,918 people per square mile. Owners hold 56% of the housing stock. 8% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 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 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,605
Population density
5,918 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.12 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,678
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,060
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$471,215
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,326
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.06 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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-Hispanic75%(4,951)
Black11.3%(744)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(225)
Asian3.5%(233)
Other6.8%(452)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(4,951)
Black11.3%(744)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(225)
Asian3.5%(233)
Other6.8%(452)
Diversity Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 6,605 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $102,678 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $471,215, and the typical rent is about $1,326 a month.
How educated are people in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 76.7% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 8.0% of people in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
