Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Prospect is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,104. Residents earn $81,042 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Prospect receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Prospect offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prospect is $81,042, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Prospect is $170,600, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Prospect is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 87 per 100,000, 96% below the national average.
19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Prospect experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,042 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,854 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,599 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,000 |
| County GDP | $4,200M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 280 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,252 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.08% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $170,600 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $278,489 |
| $/Sq Ft | $130 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $885 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,252 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.08% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 280 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 87.0/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 87.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,323 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8992°N, 80.0487°W |
| County FIPS | 42073 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.8% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 280 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |