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Highland Park

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 6,605 residents · 1.116 sq mi
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The short version

Highland Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,678. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $471,215. Households here earn about 56% more than the Pittsburgh median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(4,951)
Black11.3%(744)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(225)
Asian3.5%(233)
Other6.8%(452)
Diversity Score52.3%(3,454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(4,951)
Black11.3%(744)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(225)
Asian3.5%(233)
Other6.8%(452)
Diversity Score52.3%(3,454)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Female
54.9%
Foreign born
7.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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