Highland Park is a city located in the northeast section of Los Angeles Highland Park is a city located in the northeast section of Los Angeles that encompasses approximately 4.6 square miles of land. Though it in small, Highland Park is bordered by the cities of Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, El Sereno, Mount Washington and Montecito Heights.
Three major freeways are located at the boarders of the community; the 134 Ventura Freeway, the 2 Glendale Freeway, and the 110 Pasadena Freeway. As for the natural landscape, Highland Park is surrounded by the Santa Monica Mountains and includes part of the Los Angeles River and is located along the Arroyo Seco watercourse.
Arroyo Seco is Spanish for “dry creek”, which seems quite fitting considering that this is a predominantly Hispanic community. Prior to our exploration of the area Professor Carlos Sosa provided us with the following important demographic information.
- The ethnic population is made up of 70% Hispanic, 13% Caucasian, 12% Asian, and 5% mixed or other ethnicities.
- Close to 40% of the population is under the age of 18.
- 17% of the population lives below the economic poverty level.
*Photo advertising free lunches for children
- The median income for families in the area is $44,000.
- Fewer that 65% of the population makes less that $60,000 annually.
- The average family has 3.1 children.
- The money made in the community circulates an average of three times, and then leaves. This indicates that the residents do not spend their money where they live.
Within the community of Highland Park we specifically visited the streets (and surrounding areas) of Colorado Blvd., Figueroa St., York Blvd., Cypress Ave. and Eagle Rock Blvd.
The following observations, feelings, and insights were obtained from this experience.
*Map of Highland Park and major streets we explored.
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