Pennsylvania
Prospect Park is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,402. Residents earn $65,774 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Prospect Park receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Prospect Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prospect Park is $65,774, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Prospect Park is $239,700, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Prospect Park is below the national average at 339 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,588 per 100,000, near the national average.
23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Prospect Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 47.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,774 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,476 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,011 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,730 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 158 |
| County GDP | $268M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |
| Census Median | $239,700 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $281,946 |
| Median List Price | $284,999 |
| Median List Price | $284,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $200 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,154 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,385 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,439/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Total Violent | 339.2/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 30.8/100K |
| Assault | 308.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,588.0/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 61.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,403.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 123.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5187°N, 78.2100°W |
| County FIPS | 42023 |
Winner: Republican by 50.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 10,495/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |