salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (89.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 87.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 424 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Highland Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 78.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Highland Park
| Size | Highland Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,631 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Highland Park overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Highland Park, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Highland Park
Life in Highland Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Highland Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $10,306 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,989,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $198,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Highland Park, TX?
Renting in Highland Park costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Highland Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland Park cheap or expensive?
Highland Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $250,000+. It ranks 424th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Highland Park?
The median homeowner in Highland Park pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Highland Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Highland Park?
The median home value in Highland Park is $1,989,900, about 8.0 times the typical yearly household income.
8,773 people live in Highland Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.