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Beverly Hills, CA vs Highland Park, CA
Beverly Hills, CA vs Highland Park, CA: What the data shows
Beverly Hills, CA is in Beverly Hills, CA while Highland Park, CA is in Highland Park, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Highland Park, CA is the more affordable option at $850,700 median — $1,149,301 less than Beverly Hills, CA's $2,000,001. WYLT rates Beverly Hills, CA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Highland Park, CA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Beverly Hills, CA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Beverly Hills, CA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Highland Park, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Beverly Hills, CA has Low flood risk and Highland Park, CA has Low flood risk.
Highland Park, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Beverly Hills, CA scores 6/100 (car-dependent) versus Highland Park, CA's 57/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Beverly Hills, CA rates 5/10 and Highland Park, CA rates 5/10.
| Category | Beverly Hills, CA | Highland Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Think twice |
| Median Price | $2M | $851K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $3K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $172K ✓ Higher income | $89K |
| Price Volatility | High | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 6/100 | 57/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 22/100 | 42/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 48/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 21 min | 12 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | B ✓ Safer | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Best for | Luxury seekersFamilies with high incomesRemote workers | Young ProfessionalsCommutersFamilies with children |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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