Homes in Highland Park ISD: Prices, Cities, Schools & Taxes (2026)
By Brent Reiter, REALTOR® · Last updated November 4, 2026
Highland Park ISD covers the towns of Highland Park and University Park, the Park Cities, plus a few Dallas streets. Below is what 232 single-family homes in Highland Park ISD sold for over the past year, with the 2026 tax numbers.
A Dallas address near the Park Cities isn't necessarily in Highland Park ISD, so confirm the district for the exact address before you make an offer.
At a Glance
- Median sale price
- $3,219,000 (232 sales, past 12 months)
- Middle half of sales
- $2,293,800 to $4,918,100
- Sold under $300,000
- None
- Median days on market
- 31
- Sale price vs. final asking price
- 97.5% (median)
- Sold for $1 million or more
- 230 of 232 homes
- High school
- Highland Park High School
- District tax rate (2026)
- $0.8128 per $100
My analysis of NTREIS MLS single-family sales in Highland Park ISD closed Nov. 4, 2025 to Nov. 4, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Which Cities Are in Highland Park ISD?
| Town | Sales (12 mo.) | Median price | Median size | Typical year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | 145 | $3,100,000 | 4,420 sq ft | 1999 |
| Highland Park | 71 | $4,360,000 | 4,880 sq ft | 1985 |
| Dallas | 15 | $2,639,000 | 4,480 sq ft | 2005 |
- University Park: about 6 in 10 sales, with a $3.1 million median.
- Highland Park: larger lots and homes, with a $4.36 million median.
What Homes Cost in Highland Park ISD
The median Highland Park ISD home sold for $3,219,000 over the past 12 months, and the middle half sold for about $2.29 million to $4.92 million.
| Price range | Sales (12 mo.) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $1.5 million | 14 | 6% |
| $1.5 million to $1.99 million | 24 | 10% |
| $2 million to $2.99 million | 63 | 27% |
| $3 million to $3.99 million | 43 | 19% |
| $4 million to $4.99 million | 32 | 14% |
| $5 million to $7.49 million | 44 | 19% |
| $7.5 million and up | 12 | 5% |
| Built | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1960 | 68 | $2,475,000 | 3,490 sq ft |
| 1960s and 1970s | 9 | $2,720,000 | 3,590 sq ft |
| 1980s and 1990s | 48 | $3,147,500 | 4,520 sq ft |
| 2000s | 45 | $4,200,000 | 5,800 sq ft |
| 2010s | 29 | $4,125,000 | 5,280 sq ft |
| 2020 to 2024 | 13 | $3,875,000 | 5,400 sq ft |
| 2025 and 2026 (new) | 20 | $5,333,000 | 5,880 sq ft |
- Older homes: 68 homes built before 1960 sold, with a $2.475 million median.
- New construction: 20 homes built in 2025 or 2026 sold, with a median of about $5.3 million.
- Pools: about 2 in 5 homes sold had one. HOAs: almost none.
Highland Park ISD Schools
Highland Park ISD has one high school, Highland Park High School, so every home in the district is zoned to it; elementary zones vary by address. Check the exact address with the district. For campus ratings, use txschools.gov.
Highland Park ISD Property Tax Rate (2026)
Highland Park ISD's 2026 rate is $0.8128 per $100, one of the lowest school rates in DFW. These combined rates add the town, Dallas County, Parkland Hospital ($0.212) and Dallas College ($0.106575):
| Address | City rate | Combined rate per $100 |
|---|---|---|
| University Park | $0.220055 | about $1.58 |
| Highland Park | $0.192042 | about $1.55 |
| Dallas | $0.697800 | about $2.05 |
Example: a $3,219,000 home in University Park owes about $50,730 a year before exemptions. At these values, the homestead exemption matters less than a well-argued appraisal protest. See my Texas property tax guide.
How Fast Homes Sell in Highland Park ISD
- Median time on market: 31 days.
- About 1 in 3 homes sold within a week, and about 1 in 3 took 60 days or more.
- Median sale price was 97.5% of the final asking price and 96.2% of the original asking price.
What I Tell Buyers Looking in Highland Park ISD
- Confirm the district by address. Nearby Dallas streets may be in Dallas ISD.
- Decide early: teardown or keep. Lot value drives much of the price on older homes.
- Line up jumbo financing or proof of funds before you tour.
- Plan on protesting your appraisal every year.
Fair housing note: this page reports facts about attendance zones, prices and tax rates. It doesn't rank schools or neighborhoods. For school performance, use the state's ratings on txschools.gov and visit the campuses yourself.
Thinking about buying or selling in Fort Worth? I was born and raised here, and I help buyers and sellers across DFW from my office in the Mid-Cities. Call or text anytime, no pressure.
Brent Reiter, REALTOR®
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Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are in Highland Park ISD?
The towns of Highland Park and University Park, plus a few Dallas streets.
What is the Highland Park ISD tax rate?
For 2026, Highland Park ISD's rate is $0.8128 per $100 of taxable value. With University Park, Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College, the combined rate is about $1.58 per $100 before exemptions.
How much do homes cost in Highland Park ISD?
The median single-family home in Highland Park ISD sold for $3,219,000 over the 12 months ending Nov. 4, 2026, across 232 sales. The middle half sold for $2,293,800 to $4,918,100.
How do I know if a house is in Highland Park ISD?
Check the exact address with the district's school boundary lookup or the county appraisal district's property record, which lists the school district. Don't rely on the city name or ZIP code.