Moving to Highland Park, IL
Highland Park is in Lake County, Illinois. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.
Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area
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Highland Park at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lake
- Typical home value
- $808,000 (+9.2% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Highland Park: taxes compared
Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator compares towns at your own income and home price. Highland Park will be added once its tax rates are sourced.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Highland Park schools
Public school district(s): North Shore SD 112; Township HSD 113
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Illinois Report Card (Illinois State Board of Education).
Commuting from Highland Park
- Metra UP-N from Highland Park to Ogilvie Transportation Center: 46 min–56 min
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 1 hr 10 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 40 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour. · Train times: Metra schedules
Homes for sale in Highland Park
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Highland Park that fit.
Nearby towns
- Lake Forest, IL · Lake County
- Lake Bluff, IL · Lake County
- Libertyville, IL · Lake County
- Gurnee, IL · Lake County
- Waukegan, IL · Lake County
- Deerfield, IL · Lake County
Thinking about Highland Park?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Highland Park and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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