At a Glance
Home Value
$167,900
Zillow: $183,689
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21.6% smoking rate
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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prospect is $167,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,689. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
14.6% of adults in Prospect hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prospect has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population488
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,400
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
Home Value$167,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$183,689
Housing Units201
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation191 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Prospect was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.