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Highland Park vs University Park

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Highland Park
Dallas Co. · $3.04M
94
A+ · Exceptional
University Park
Dallas Co. · $2.47M
97
A+ · Exceptional

Highland Park or University Park?

Highland Park scores 94 and University Park scores 97 on the Realust Score (out of 100). University Park comes out ahead on safety, market, commute and growth. The median home is $2.47M in University Park and $3.04M in Highland Park.

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Realust Score Highland ParkUniversity Park
Prosperity 100 100
Schools 82 82
Safety 67 77
Lifestyle 89 89
Market 66 72
Affordability 30 30
Commute 78 82
Growth 54 69
What's comingHighland ParkUniversity Park
Projects on the way11
Under construction11
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
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HousingHighland ParkUniversity Park
Median Home Price$3,039,555$2,472,652
Price Per Sq Ft$839$683
Starter Home Price$2,374,900$1,950,000
Premium Home Price$21,000,000$7,495,000
Sale To List Ratio94.1%93.9%
% Single Family—78%
Est Monthly Mortgage$16,836$13,696
Median Rent (1BR)$1,875$1,875
Rental Vacancy Rate2.7%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft5,618 sq ft4,600 sq ft
Avg Beds4.24.5
Avg HOA Fee$977$372
% With HOA20%9.8%
% With Pool44%22%
Avg Lot Size21,467 sq ft10,764 sq ft
Avg Year Built19841985
Avg Baths5.65.3
Avg Baths Full—4.3
% Townhome—0%
% Condo—9.8%
% With Garage88%80.5%
% New Construction—19.5%
% Price Reduced—4.9%
% Foreclosure—0%
% Pending—19.5%
% Contingent—7.3%
Avg Price Reduction—$388,818
% Single Story—7.3%
% With Fireplace—90.2%
% With Central Air—85.4%
% Waterfront—2.4%
Avg Garage Size—2.1
Price Per Bedroom$1,268,594$638,983
Price Per Bathroom$951,445$543,750
Avg Home Age4241
Realtor Median Days on Market71 days55 days
Realtor Median Price$4,990,000$2,800,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$839$683
Realtor Median Rent$5,000$4,875
Inventory Active106106
Inventory Total129129
Inventory Pending2323
% Under Contract17.8%17.8%
New Listings Monthly2020
Inventory Change (month)2.8%2.8%
Price Change (1 yr)6.8%8.6%
Price 1yr Ago$2,845,649$2,276,187
Price Change (5 yr)65.8%59.2%
Price 5yr Ago$1,832,789$1,553,056
Monthly Sales Volume512
Momentum 20205061
Momentum 20215258
Momentum 20226561
Momentum 20238075
Momentum 20248478
Momentum 20257093
Momentum (1 yr)-13.615
Momentum (5 yr)38.746.4
EconomyHighland ParkUniversity Park
Median Household Income$250,001$250,001
Avg Household Income$519,460$407,253
Per Capita Income$195,677$113,291
% Income Under $25K8.5%5.4%
% Income $25K–$50K2.8%6.4%
% Income $50K–$75K3.8%4%
% Income $75K–$100K3.3%4.3%
% Income $100K–$150K7.3%11.2%
% Income $150K Plus74.4%68.8%
Poverty Rate7%4.7%
Unemployment Rate4.5%3.6%
Job Growth 1yr-1.2%-0.2%
Jobs Score7.37.3
SchoolsHighland ParkUniversity Park
Primary School DistrictHighland Park ISDHighland Park ISD
Overall District Rating6.26.2
State Ranking Percentile67.2267.22
# Elementary Schools11
# Middle Schools11
# High Schools11
Student Teacher Ratio12.4:112.4:1
Graduation Rate99.1%99.1%
Niche Schools Score8.78.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate92.4%92.4%
SAT/ACT College Ready %80.1%80.1%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %91.6%91.6%
Dropout Rate0%0%
Graduating Class Size551551
SafetyHighland ParkUniversity Park
Overall Crime Rate25.3 per 1K15.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.5 per 1K0.4 per 1K
Assault Rate34.5 per 100K47.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate23 per 100K11.9 per 100K
Property Crime Rate24.9 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate298.6 per 100K186.2 per 100K
Theft Rate1,906.7 per 100K1,065.7 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate252.7 per 100K182.2 per 100K
Safety GradeB+B+
Safety Score33
Murder Rate0 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate0 per 100K4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleHighland ParkUniversity Park
# Movie Theaters1211
# Libraries3633
# Museums4329
Nightlife Score8.78.7
Family Friendly Score8.78.7
Health Fitness Score8.78.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score68
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score44.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores5454
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+60+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationHighland ParkUniversity Park
Avg Commute Time20 min17 min
% Drive Alone72.1%66.5%
% Carpool3.3%1.6%
% Public Transit0.3%0.5%
% Work From Home21.4%21.4%
Transit Score—37
Walkability Score5157
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableSomewhat Walkable
Bike Score6159
Distance Downtown Dallas4.7 mi7.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.9 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport25 min25 min
Distance Love Field3.6 mi4 mi
EV Stations163141
EV Level2 Ports398352
EV Dc Fast Ports7465
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max7482
Walk % Walkable4561
Walk Score Points819
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsHighland ParkUniversity Park
Population8,77325,155
Population Density3,911.16,818.7
Population Growth 5yr-4.3%0.5%
Median Age44.929.4
% Under 1825.5%28.9%
% Age 18–246.5%19.6%
% Age 25–345.1%5.8%
% Age 35–4412.9%9.7%
% Age 45–5413.1%15.8%
% Age 55–6417.2%11.6%
% Age 65+19.7%8.6%
Avg Household Size2.683.12
% Family Households76.4%85.6%
% Homeownership89.4%83.2%
% HS Graduate Or Higher99.3%99%
% Bachelor's Or Higher87.9%90.8%
% Graduate Degree43.2%44%
% White91.5%82.8%
% Black0.3%1.2%
% Asian3.9%5.7%
% South Asian0.3%0.6%
% Hispanic Latino4.4%8.1%
% Native American0%0.3%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races4.1%8.9%
% Other Race0.3%1%
% Foreign Born7%7.3%
% Moved Last Year10.9%14.2%
% Renters10.6%16.8%
Diversity Score44.7
% Same House 1yr89.1%85.8%
% From Out Of State1.9%2.9%
% From Different County0.4%2.7%
% From Abroad1.8%0.7%
% Families With Kids36.5%49.6%
% Married Couples71.7%75.4%
% Single Parent4%6.1%
% Living Alone20.9%10.1%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%4.9%
% With Broadband98.7%99.1%
% With Computer99.1%100%
% Male52.7%49.6%
% Female47.3%50.4%
Total Households3,2786,964