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East Prospect, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

East Prospect is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 755. Residents earn $85,139 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
755 Population 2,359/sq mi density
$85,139 Median Income $34,488 per capita
$191,200 Home Value
$886 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,139 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,200 home value, $886/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,139
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $191,200
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.5%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $886
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How East Prospect Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population755
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density2,359/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,139
Per Capita$34,488
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$28,433M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,200
Rent$886
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units307
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation447 ft (136 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Libraries14

Is East Prospect a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Prospect receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. East Prospect stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Prospect is $85,139, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Prospect is $191,200, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

East Prospect experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

East Prospect has a population of 755 with a density of 2,359 people per square mile. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

755
Total Population
2,359
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

East Prospect vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Prospect vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Prospect is $85,139, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: East Prospect vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,139
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,488
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
IRS Avg AGI$76,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,389
County GDP$28,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants789
Healthcare1,029
Retail1,183
Manufacturing524

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in East Prospect is $191,200, 32% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $886 (24% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,200
32% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$886
24% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.0%
Housing Units307
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Rate3.69%
East Prospect has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall24.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation447 ft (136 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,359/sq mi
Coordinates39.9710°N, 76.5214°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin. 95.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.5%
51% below US avg
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,359/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.6%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,029
Restaurants789
Retail Stores1,183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

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