Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Highland Park, IL
$849,200Median listing price
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About Highland Park
Highland Park (~30,000 residents) is a North Shore city on Lake Michigan known for its ravines, lakefront parks, strong arts scene and the Ravinia Festival. Housing spans historic lakefront estates, mid-century homes in the Ravinia and Braeside neighborhoods, and condos near downtown.
Home prices in Highland Park
The median listing price in Highland Park is $849,200.
Top places in Highland Park
- Ravinia Festival
- Downtown Highland Park
- Rosewood Beach
- Park Avenue Beach
- Ravinia District
- Heller Nature Center
- The Art Center Highland Park
- Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Commuting from Highland Park
- Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line; four in-town stations: Highland Park (downtown), Ravinia, Ravinia Park (seasonal), and Braeside, to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
- Typical weekday train to Ogilvie: approximately 55–70 minutes (approximate; varies by train and stopping pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~35–50 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~25 miles).
Highland Park FAQs
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The median listing price in Highland Park is $849,200. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Highland Park, IL?
Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line; four in-town stations: Highland Park (downtown), Ravinia, Ravinia Park (seasonal), and Braeside, to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.