Highland Park
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Population 31,365
Village Hall 847-432-0800 |
Highland Park, 26 miles north of the
Loop, is a lovely lakeside suburb with
winding tree-lined streets and a charming
downtown area. Homeowners are delighted
with the appreciation of Highland Park’s
property values. Since 1988, the average
home value has increased more than
153%.
Contributing to the community’s
fine quality of life is the Ravinia Festival,
highlighting summer performances of the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra and other
top musicales. There are numerous cultural
and recreational opportunities in town.
Housing
Victorians, Tudors, Colonials,
split-levels and ranches are prominent
house styles, but virtually all popular
styles are available. Prices start at
$425,000 and can climb to the $7 million
bracket. The 2006 average price for a
single-family home was $980,172. The
newest housing is the development of the
former Ft. Sheridan lakefront property.
Schools
Elementary school students
attend North Shore School District 112;
High school students attend Highland
Park and Deerfield High Schools in
District 113.
Transportation
U.S. 41 becomes the
Edens Expressway (I-94) in Highland
Park. Drive time to the Loop is 40 minutes;
O’Hare Airport is a 30-minute drive; while
a drive to Midway takes 40 minutes. Rail
commuters may board the train from
Highland Park, Ravinia, Braeside and Old
Elm/Fort Sheridan stations. Express trains
reach the Loop in 33 minutes, locals in 51
minutes. Bus service is available.
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