East Prospect, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
755 Population 2,359/sq mi density
$85,139 Median Income $34,488 per capita
$191,200 Home Value $268,188 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,139 median income, 3.3% 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

East Prospect, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,139
13% above
$34,488 per capita
Home Value
$191,200
32% below
Zillow: $268,188
Median Rent
$886/mo
24% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How East Prospect Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Prospect's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
68%
Rent
76%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Prospect a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Prospect residents earn a median household income of $85,139 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,488. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Prospect is $191,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,188. Median rent is $886/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

16.5% of adults in East Prospect hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Prospect has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population755
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density2,359/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,139
Per Capita$34,488
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,200
Rent$886
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$268,188
Housing Units307
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation447 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14

Did You Know?

East Prospect was founded in 1849.
The median home in East Prospect was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.