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Highland Park, CA
Highland Park · Los Angeles County · CA 90042
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Highland Park, Los Angeles
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Verdict
$851K
Median Price
57/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
12 min
to Downtown Los Angeles
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
C-Walkability
57/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
Highland Park offers a solid commute to downtown LA and solid schools, but the cost of living far outpaces the median income. The area is decent for young professionals who can stretch a paycheck, but families or lower‑income buyers may find the price too steep.
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The Good
- ✓Great transit and bike lanes to downtown
- ✓Excellent public schools with high ratings
- ✓Affordable rental market relative to other LA neighborhoods
- ✓Vibrant dining and nightlife scene
Real Talk
- !Home prices are almost 10 times median household income
- !Crime rates in the area hover at a moderate level
- !Noise and traffic are common due to downtown proximity
- !Limited public green space compared to other neighborhoods
- $High property taxes and insurance costs for homes
- $Potential HOA fees in many condo complexes
- $Elevated utility costs due to high demand
Best For
Young ProfessionalsCommutersFamilies with childrenStudents
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
Highland Park, CA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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