Highland Park, Florida
Village · Population 285 · #391 in Florida
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About Highland Park
Set in the central part of Florida, Highland Park is a tiny community with an estimated population of 285.
Officially, Highland Park is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 518 residents per square mile.
📰 Highland Park News Today
- Advance Auto Parts first business to open at Newberry’s Highland Park Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville · Aug 4
- Florida Waypoint: Good Old-School Panfishing on the St. Johns River Florida Sportsman · Dec 22
- Highland Park village: Florida's hidden gem wtsp.com · Feb 7
- Miami apartment complex breaks ground with $26 million construction loan The Business Journals · Apr 26
- Newberry finalizes McDonald’s plan for Highland Park Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville · Jul 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Highland Park Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Highland Park — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Highland Park
- All Star Grill
- Junior's Fish Market — seafood
- L'incontra — italian
- Norbys Steak & Seafood — seafood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lake Wales Art Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeVillage
Population (2024)285
Rank in state#391 of 411
Land area0.55 sq mi
Density518/sq mi
Coordinates27.8621, -81.5664