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Prospect Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
Prospect Heights, IL
At a Glance
How Prospect Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prospect Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prospect Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prospect Heights residents earn a median household income of $91,599 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,868. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Prospect Heights is $347,500 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,014. Median rent is $1,391/month, with 22.3% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Prospect Heights reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 494/100K. The murder rate is 6.3/100K.
Education
36.3% of adults in Prospect Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prospect Heights 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.