Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park is a city of 30,398 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1869.
Why visit Highland Park
Townapedia lists 74 museums and landmarks, 148 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ravine Bluffs Development, AMC DINE-IN Northbrook Court 14, Fort Sheridan Water Tower and Highland Park Water Tower.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Highland Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Highland Park
Highland Park is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 30,176 at the 2020 census. Highland Park is located on the North Shore of the Chicago metropolitan area, about 25 miles (40 km) north of downtown Chicago. According to the United States Census Bureau, the median household income in Highland Park exceeded an estimated $159,567 in 2022.
From the Wikipedia article Highland Park, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Ravine Bluffs Development
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Bridge in Glencoe, United States of America
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
School · 3.8 mi
Academic divinity school
Landmark Renaissance Cinema
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
1850 2nd Street, Highland Park
Museums and landmarks74
Fort Sheridan Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic United States Army base water tower
Highland Park Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Water tower in Highland Park, United States of America
Jean Butz James Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Highland Park, Illinois
326 Central Avenue, Highland Park
Linden Park Place-Belle Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
North Shore Sanitary District Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Water tower in Highland Park, Illinois
A. G. Becker Property
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic estate in Highland Park, Illinois
Braeside School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
School building in Highland Park, Illinois
C. S. Soule House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Deerfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Railway station in Illinois
Deerpath Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Hotel in Lake Forest, United States of America
Edmund D. Brigham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Edward H. Bennett House and Studio
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Lake Forest, Illinois, NRHP-listed in Lake County
62 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds148
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Rosewood Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Park in Highland Park, United States of America
883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
136 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
Dogout
Restaurant · Sandwich, American, Hot Dog, Sausage, Burger · 2.7 mi
2567 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Mo-Su 11:00-15:00
Eggspresso
Restaurant · Breakfast, American, Burger, Salad, Soup, Sandwich, Diner, Coffee Shop, Juice · 2.7 mi
2545 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Mo-Su 06:00-15:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
2060 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park
Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 05:30-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
1833 Deerfield Road, Highland Park
Mo-Fr 04:30-22:00; Sa-Su 05:30-22:00
86 more on the map.
History
A traveler in the area in 1833 described visiting a village of bark-covered structures where he ate roasted corn with a chief named Nic-sa-mah at a site likely located south of present-day Clavey Road and east of the Edens Expressway. In 1847, two German immigrants, John Hettinger and John Peterman founded a town along Lake Michigan, which they called St. John's. Soon, the town was abandoned, due to questions regarding ownership of the land. Three years later, another German Immigrant, Jacob Clinton Bloom, founded Port Clinton, which happened to be just south of St. John's. Port Clinton was described by Elijah Middlebrook Haines as "one of the most promising villages in the city". In 1854, a lighthouse was built in Port Clinton, thanks to funding by the US Congress and sponsorships from Illinois representatives. Despite having a functioning lighthouse with a keeper, a pier, sawmill, and a plank road, Port Clinton did not have a train station in 1855. In 1860, Port Clinton stopped growing as a town, and the lighthouse was shut down.
From the History section of Highland Park, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Courtyard Chicago Deerfield
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
800 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1505 Lake Cook Road, Highland Park
Churches and places of worship24
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
Place of worship · Conservative · 1.8 mi
1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
Makom Solel Lakeside
Place of worship · 1.6 mi
1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park
Bethany United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
1696;1704 McGovern Street, Highland Park
Chabad House/Central Avenue
Place of worship · Orthodox
874 Central Avenue, Highland Park
First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield
Church · Presbyterian · 2.1 mi
824 North Waukegan Road, Deerfield
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
330 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park
Immaculate Conception Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
770 Deerfield Road, Highland Park
North Suburban Evangelical Free Church
Church · Protestant · 2.3 mi
200 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
Shopping28
Northbrook Court
Shopping center · 2.2 mi
1515 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Deerfield High School
School · 2.2 mi
1959 North Waukegan Road, Deerfield
Highland Park High School
School · 0.9 mi
433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park
Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center - Deerfield Campus
School · 1.8 mi
760 North Avenue, Deerfield
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
School · 3.1 mi
1095 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
Healthcare12
North Shore Medical Group Bannockburn Medical Office
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
2151 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1657 Old Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park
Map of Highland Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.1 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 2.3 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Botanic Garden (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Deerfield 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Glenview 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Buffalo Grove 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Arlington Heights 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Evanston 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Des Plaines 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Gurnee 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Elk Grove Village 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Gages Lake 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Grayslake 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ravinia Metra 080323, User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rosewood Beach, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Linden Park Place-Belle Avenue Historic District, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sheridan Water Tower, US gov, Public domain
- North Shore Sanitary District Tower 2, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jean Butz James Museum of the Highland Park Historical Society, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park Water Tower3, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Taylor Snite House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richard Churchill House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ross J Beatty House 344RavineDr2, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ernest Loeb House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Humer Building 1894SheridanRd, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calhoun, Mr James Kent House 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hazel Avenue Prospect Avenue Historic District, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakwood Ave Houses, Teemu08 ( talk ) (Transferred by Bill william compton /Originally uploaded by Teemu08 ), CC BY 3.0
- Edmund D. Brigham House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ravine Bluffs Development Bridge, cropped, (HAER, ILL, 16-GLENC, 3-7), Uploaded by en:User:Waltloc (Transfered by archinform /Original uploaded by Waltloc ), Public domain
- Henry Dubin House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Passenger Depot, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sylvester Millard House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evert House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maple Avenue Maple Lane Historic District, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deerpath Inn, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granville-Mott house 80Laurelave, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mr. Fred L. Mandel Jr. House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- C.S.Soule House 304LaurelAve, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George madison millard house 1689Lakeave, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Becker House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mary w adams house 1923LakeAve side, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert P. Lamont House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
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