Population
Ardmore
14,165
Highland Park
14,981
Median Income
Ardmore
$115,273
Highland Park
$101,991
Home Value
Ardmore
$446,300
Highland Park
$463,600
Rent
Ardmore
$1,680
Highland Park
$1,881
Crime Rate
Ardmore
N/A
Highland Park
1.51
Cost of Living
Ardmore
175.0
Highland Park
174.3
Avg Temp
Ardmore
N/A
Highland Park
N/A
Unemployment
Ardmore
4.9%
Highland Park
4.7%
How Similar Are Ardmore & Highland Park?
Highland Park is Ardmore's #2 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Ardmore
14,165
Highland Park
14,981
Both cities have similar populations — Ardmore at 14,165 and Highland Park at 14,981.
Political Leaning
Ardmore
38.1%
Highland Park
44.5%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Highland Park has a stronger Democratic lean (14% difference).
Unemployment
Ardmore
4.9%
Highland Park
4.7%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 4% difference.
Median Income
Ardmore
$115,273
Highland Park
$101,991
Ardmore has a 12% higher median income than Highland Park.
Home Values
Ardmore
$446,300
Highland Park
$463,600
Both cities have similar home values — just a 4% difference.
Education
Ardmore
52.2%
Highland Park
50.6%
Both cities have similar education — just a 3% difference.
Demographics
Ardmore
73.5%
Highland Park
59.3%
Ardmore has a 19% higher demographics than Highland Park.
Cost of Living
Ardmore
175.0
Highland Park
174.3
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 0% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Ardmore and Highland Park share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Highland Park
Ardmore leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Ardmore leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDHighland Park scores 118.9 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 176.2 in Ardmore. Ardmore has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,810 vs $2,486 in Highland Park (27% lower). Ardmore has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,520 vs $1,978 in Highland Park (23% lower).
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Housing Market — Ardmore leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSArdmore has a owner-occupied of 62.1% compared to 38.9% in Highland Park. Ardmore has a single-family homes of 63.1% compared to 39.5% in Highland Park. Ardmore has a vacancy rate of 2.2% compared to 5.0% in Highland Park.
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Jobs & Economy — Ardmore leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSArdmore has a per capita income of $75,111 vs $56,392 in Highland Park (33% higher). Ardmore has a poverty rate of 6.2% compared to 9.3% in Highland Park. Ardmore has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 24.2% in Highland Park.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Ardmore leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauArdmore has a high school diploma or higher of 64.0% compared to 58.3% in Highland Park. Ardmore has a bachelor's degree or higher of 52.2% compared to 50.6% in Highland Park.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHighland Park has a population of 14,981, about 1.1x the size of Ardmore (14,165). Highland Park skews younger with a median age of 34.6 vs 38.6.
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Ardmore
Highland Park
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareArdmore: 4.0 vs Highland Park: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Highland Park: 4 vs Ardmore: 3 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSArdmore has a public transit of 8.6% compared to 6.0% in Highland Park. Highland Park has a bicycle of 1.2% compared to 0.9% in Ardmore. Ardmore has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 24.2% in Highland Park.
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