City safety & data profile

East Highland ParkVA

East Highland Park, VA is a 15K-resident city in Henrico County with a median household income of $64,681.

Henrico County, Virginia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for East Highland Park, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. East Highland Park has a population larger than 26% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $229,200.

Data updated 2026-07-22

15K
Population
Top 74%
By size
$64,681
Median income
$229,200
Median home
12.8%
Poverty rate

The read on East Highland Park

East Highland Park posts a median household income higher than 29% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 71%
by median income, US cities

Where East Highland Park income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$64,681 Bottom 29% higher than 29% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. VA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading East Highland Park, VA beyond the headline numbers

East Highland Park sits inside Henrico County, Virginia, at roughly 37.58°N, -77.41°W. Population 14,796, $64,681 median household income. Median home value $229,200, median rent $1,318. Poverty rate 12.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: East Highland Park's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.6%, then short sleep duration at 43.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for East Highland Park from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,796
East Highland Park
Median Income
$64,681
-5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$229,200
Near average
Median Age
40.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Henrico County) - East Highland Park's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
336K+8%
Median Income
$88,783+45%
Median Home Value
$359,200+63%
Poverty Rate
8.8%-18%
Unemployment
3.9%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for East Highland Park, VA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
Poverty Rate
12.8% -10% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.9%
Work From Home 14.2%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 8.2%
African American 87.8%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.6%
Short Sleep Duration
43.9%
Obesity
41.8%
Physical Inactivity
27.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
Diabetes
17.2%
Current Smoking
14.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.8%
Current Asthma
12.5%
Binge Drinking
10.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.3%
Annual Checkup 83.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
4.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of East Highland Park, VA? ▼
East Highland Park, VA has a population of 14,796 people, located in Henrico County, Virginia.
What is the median household income in East Highland Park? ▼
The median household income in East Highland Park, VA is $64,681 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.8%.
What is the median home value in East Highland Park? ▼
The median home value in East Highland Park, VA is $229,200. Median rent is $1,318/month.
What are the top health concerns in East Highland Park? ▼
The top health indicators in East Highland Park include High Blood Pressure (45.6%), Short Sleep Duration (43.9%), Obesity (41.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in East Highland Park? ▼
The median age in East Highland Park, VA is 40.8 years. 26.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

East Highland Park, VA is located in Henrico County, Virginia. With a population of 15K and a $64,681 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the East Highland Park area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using East Highland Park's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Henrico County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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