At a Glance
Median Income
$172,361
$98,261 per capita
Home Value
$494,000
Zillow: $612,615
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.4%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Prospect Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prospect's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prospect a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prospect residents earn a median household income of $172,361 , which is 129% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $98,261. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prospect is $494,000 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $612,615. Median rent is $1,287/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Prospect reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 908/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
71.4% of adults in Prospect hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prospect has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,518
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density1,180/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,361
Per Capita$98,261
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$3,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311
Housing
A+
Home Value$494,000
Rent$1,287
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$612,615
Housing Units2,107
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent20/100K
Property908/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault20/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation501 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.4%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+35.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Prospect was founded in 1974.
The median home in Prospect was built in 1988.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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