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Prospect, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Marion County County
Prospect, OH
At a Glance
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)
Is Prospect a Good Place to Live?
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 2.2% (39% below 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 $246,548. 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.
Safety & Crime
Prospect reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,729/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.