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Mount Prospect, IL
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Mount Prospect, IL
At a Glance
How Mount Prospect Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Prospect's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Prospect a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Prospect residents earn a median household income of $103,911 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,113. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Prospect is $377,000 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,998. Median rent is $1,454/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Mount Prospect reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 858/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.6% of adults in Mount Prospect hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Prospect has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.