At a Glance
Median Income
$81,042
$35,854 per capita
Home Value
$170,600
Zillow: $278,489
Median Rent
$885/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
179/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B+
3.6 / 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 $81,042 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,854. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prospect is $170,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,489. Median rent is $885/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Prospect reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 179/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Prospect hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prospect has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,104
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,042
Per Capita$35,854
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,600
Rent$885
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$278,489
Housing Units434
Rent Burden17.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property179/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,323 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Prospect was founded in 1797.
The median home in Prospect was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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