East Highland Park is a small city of 16,499 in Virginia, with a median household income of $70,395
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Highland Park stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether East Highland Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Highland Park city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.0
East Highland Park's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Highland Park costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Highland Park, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$192,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,224
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,395
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
East Highland Park's violent crime rate is 201.6 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
201.6 /100k
Property Crime
2444.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Highland Park is served primarily by Henrico County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Highland Park, VA
National Avg
School District
Henrico County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
46
—
Middle Schools
12
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Highland Park sees average highs of 47.8°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.8 inches of snow per year.
East Highland Park's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Highland Park roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $192,600 and median rent is $1,224/month.
East Highland Park's violent crime rate is 201.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2444.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Highland Park are operated by Henrico County Public Schools.
The district has 46 elementary, 12 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Highland Park, VA has a population of 16,499, a median household income of $70,395, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Highland Park averages 47.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches
with about 8.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Highland Park, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23223.
The population of East Highland Park, Virginia is 16,499 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Highland Park: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $192,600, median household income $70,395, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Highland Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
