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Highland park, IL — ZIP 60035

Population: 30,398 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 60035 (Highland park, IL) is $802,743 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $897,300 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,034/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$802,743

Median home value

+8.1%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$802,743
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+23.6%
5-year appreciation
+45.4%
10-year appreciation
+49.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$802,743
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$897,300
Median list price
$880,000
Median price per sqft
$331
1-year sale-price change
+2.5%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
100
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
104.7%
Active listings
84
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,034/mo
1-year rent change
+7.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,040/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,460/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,170/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,660/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
TrueNorth Educl Cooprtv 804, North Shore SD 112, Twp HSD 113
Schools include
North Shore Academy, Arbor Academy, Indian Trail Elem School, Braeside Elem School, Edgewood Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Outboard Marine Corp. (12.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
26.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
179

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,042
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
178,651
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
145,216

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
23
Hospitals include
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL, SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON, LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
160
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,667 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
59.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
86.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
289,339
Average weekly wage
$1,795
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 60035State medianUS median
Median home value$802,743$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$897,300$212,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$3,034/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 60035?
$802,743.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60035?
$897,300.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60035?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60035?
Typical rent: $3,034/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60035?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 60035 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60035?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60035?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60035?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60035?
12 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 60035 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 60035?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60035?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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