Highland Park is a Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood with residential hills and commercial activity along York Boulevard and North Figueroa Street.
Living in Highland Park
Craftsman bungalows, older wood-frame houses, apartments, and newer infill create a varied streetscape. Historic-district rules can affect changes to some properties.
York Boulevard and Figueroa Street offer shops and dining. The Metro A Line serves Highland Park station on the Figueroa corridor.
Highland Park is one of Los Angeles's oldest neighborhoods, known for its Craftsman homes, the Highland Park–Garvanza historic district, and a busy York Boulevard and Figueroa Street dining scene.
Getting around
The Metro A Line stops at Highland Park Station, and the SR-110 (Arroyo Seco Parkway) connects to Downtown and Pasadena. Hillside lots can be steep, so access and parking vary.
A closer look before you choose
Check the actual distance and grade to transit and shops, along with any historic-preservation requirements for a particular home.
Sources & market notes
- Population
- ZIP code 90042 (approximates Highland Park); 2020–2024 (5-year estimate); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
- Median sale price
- Highland Park (Redfin neighborhood boundary); all home types; October 2026; Redfin housing market report
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Guide reviewed October 14, 2026. Boundaries and housing vary by block. Population and market figures are dated source snapshots, not live prices or appraisals; periods and coverage may differ between guides. Confirm property condition, commute, insurance, and association rules for a specific address.