At a Glance
Median Income
$68,807
$27,386 per capita
Home Value
$162,100
Zillow: $263,442
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.2% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prospect residents earn a median household income of $68,807 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,386. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,250 business establishments, including 112 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prospect is $162,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,442. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
15.2% of adults in Prospect hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prospect has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,330
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,847/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,807
Per Capita$27,386
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$3,596M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,100
Rent$1,102
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$263,442
Housing Units542
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation908 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Prospect was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 112 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.