At a Glance
Median Income
$48,615
$28,671 per capita
Home Value
$391,500
Zillow: $520,062
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
1,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Prospect Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prospect Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prospect Park a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prospect Park residents earn a median household income of $48,615 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,671. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prospect Park is $391,500 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,062. Median rent is $1,794/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Prospect Park reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,423/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Prospect Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prospect Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,286
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density13,374/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,615
Per Capita$28,671
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
C
Home Value$391,500
Rent$1,794
Ownership40.1%
Zillow$520,062
Housing Units2,048
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property1,423/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary206/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation187 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Prospect Park was founded in 1901.
The median home in Prospect Park was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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