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Prospect Park, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cameron County County
Prospect Park, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Prospect Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prospect Park residents earn a median household income of $65,774 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,476. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 158 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prospect Park is $239,700 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,946. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 49.6% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Prospect Park reports 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,588/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Prospect Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prospect Park has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.