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University Park vs Highland Park

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

University Park or Highland Park?

University Park scores 97 and Highland Park scores 94 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 University ParkHighland Park
Prosperity 100 100
Schools 82 82
Safety 77 67
Lifestyle 89 89
Market 72 66
Affordability 30 30
Commute 82 78
Growth 69 54
What's comingUniversity ParkHighland Park
Projects on the way11
Under construction11
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
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HousingUniversity ParkHighland Park
Median Home Price$2,472,652$3,039,555
Price Per Sq Ft$683$839
Starter Home Price$1,950,000$2,374,900
Premium Home Price$7,495,000$21,000,000
Sale To List Ratio93.9%94.1%
% Single Family78%—
Est Monthly Mortgage$13,696$16,836
Median Rent (1BR)$1,875$1,875
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%2.7%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft4,600 sq ft5,618 sq ft
Avg Beds4.54.2
Avg HOA Fee$372$977
% With HOA9.8%20%
% With Pool22%44%
Avg Lot Size10,764 sq ft21,467 sq ft
Avg Year Built19851984
Avg Baths5.35.6
Avg Baths Full4.3—
% Townhome0%—
% Condo9.8%—
% With Garage80.5%88%
% New Construction19.5%—
% Price Reduced4.9%—
% Foreclosure0%—
% Pending19.5%—
% Contingent7.3%—
Avg Price Reduction$388,818—
% Single Story7.3%—
% With Fireplace90.2%—
% With Central Air85.4%—
% Waterfront2.4%—
Avg Garage Size2.1—
Price Per Bedroom$638,983$1,268,594
Price Per Bathroom$543,750$951,445
Avg Home Age4142
Realtor Median Days on Market55 days71 days
Realtor Median Price$2,800,000$4,990,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$683$839
Realtor Median Rent$4,875$5,000
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)8.6%6.8%
Price 1yr Ago$2,276,187$2,845,649
Price Change (5 yr)59.2%65.8%
Price 5yr Ago$1,553,056$1,832,789
Monthly Sales Volume125
Momentum 20206150
Momentum 20215852
Momentum 20226165
Momentum 20237580
Momentum 20247884
Momentum 20259370
Momentum (1 yr)15-13.6
Momentum (5 yr)46.438.7
EconomyUniversity ParkHighland Park
Median Household Income$250,001$250,001
Avg Household Income$407,253$519,460
Per Capita Income$113,291$195,677
% Income Under $25K5.4%8.5%
% Income $25K–$50K6.4%2.8%
% Income $50K–$75K4%3.8%
% Income $75K–$100K4.3%3.3%
% Income $100K–$150K11.2%7.3%
% Income $150K Plus68.8%74.4%
Poverty Rate4.7%7%
Unemployment Rate3.6%4.5%
Job Growth 1yr-0.2%-1.2%
Jobs Score7.37.3
SchoolsUniversity ParkHighland 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
SafetyUniversity ParkHighland Park
Overall Crime Rate15.3 per 1K25.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.4 per 1K0.5 per 1K
Assault Rate47.5 per 100K34.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate11.9 per 100K23 per 100K
Property Crime Rate14.9 per 1K24.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate186.2 per 100K298.6 per 100K
Theft Rate1,065.7 per 100K1,906.7 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate182.2 per 100K252.7 per 100K
Safety GradeB+B+
Safety Score33
Murder Rate0 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate4 per 100K0 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleUniversity ParkHighland Park
# Movie Theaters1112
# Libraries3336
# Museums2943
Nightlife Score8.78.7
Family Friendly Score8.78.7
Health Fitness Score8.78.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score86
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score4.74
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores5454
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+60+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationUniversity ParkHighland Park
Avg Commute Time17 min20 min
% Drive Alone66.5%72.1%
% Carpool1.6%3.3%
% Public Transit0.5%0.3%
% Work From Home21.4%21.4%
Transit Score37—
Walkability Score5751
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableSomewhat Walkable
Bike Score5961
Distance Downtown Dallas7.3 mi4.7 mi
Distance DFW Airport21.6 mi18.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport25 min25 min
Distance Love Field4 mi3.6 mi
EV Stations141163
EV Level2 Ports352398
EV Dc Fast Ports6574
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max8274
Walk % Walkable6145
Walk Score Points198
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsUniversity ParkHighland Park
Population25,1558,773
Population Density6,818.73,911.1
Population Growth 5yr0.5%-4.3%
Median Age29.444.9
% Under 1828.9%25.5%
% Age 18–2419.6%6.5%
% Age 25–345.8%5.1%
% Age 35–449.7%12.9%
% Age 45–5415.8%13.1%
% Age 55–6411.6%17.2%
% Age 65+8.6%19.7%
Avg Household Size3.122.68
% Family Households85.6%76.4%
% Homeownership83.2%89.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher99%99.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher90.8%87.9%
% Graduate Degree44%43.2%
% White82.8%91.5%
% Black1.2%0.3%
% Asian5.7%3.9%
% South Asian0.6%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino8.1%4.4%
% Native American0.3%0%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races8.9%4.1%
% Other Race1%0.3%
% Foreign Born7.3%7%
% Moved Last Year14.2%10.9%
% Renters16.8%10.6%
Diversity Score4.74
% Same House 1yr85.8%89.1%
% From Out Of State2.9%1.9%
% From Different County2.7%0.4%
% From Abroad0.7%1.8%
% Families With Kids49.6%36.5%
% Married Couples75.4%71.7%
% Single Parent6.1%4%
% Living Alone10.1%20.9%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%8.7%
% With Broadband99.1%98.7%
% With Computer100%99.1%
% Male49.6%52.7%
% Female50.4%47.3%
Total Households6,9643,278