Overall Edge
It's a tie
Both neighborhoods are evenly matched
Neighborhood A
Barton Hills
$1.4M median
Upscale Walkable
Neighborhood B
Highland Park West
$1.3M median
Upscale Executive
Barton Hills
Metric
Highland Park West
$1.4M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.3M
7/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
B+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A-
38/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
30/100
14 min
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Commute
Commute
14 min
5
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
4
8
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Cafes
Cafes
6
4
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Groceries
Groceries
4
9 min
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Hospital
Hospital
9 min
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Is Barton Hills or Highland Park West more expensive?
Barton Hills has a median home price of $1.4M and Highland Park West is $1.3M. Highland Park West is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Barton Hills or Highland Park West?
Barton Hills has a school rating of 7/10 and Highland Park West rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Barton Hills or Highland Park West safer?
Barton Hills has a crime grade of B+ and Highland Park West is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
Barton Hills scores 38/100 for walkability. Highland Park West scores 30/100. Barton Hills is the more walkable option.