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Highland Park, MI

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Population
8,248
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
636 ft
Median Home Value
$79,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$688/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$29,309
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Highland Park in context.

OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityDetroit, Michigan1.5 miles away · 649,095 residents.

About Highland Park

Highland Park is an enclave city in Wayne County, Michigan, completely surrounded by the city of Detroit. Originally platted as Woodwardville in 1825 and later developing as a manufacturing center where the Chrysler Corporation was long headquartered, the community of approximately 8,628 is served by the Highland Park Public Schools district locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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