Prospect Park, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cameron County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
262 Population 10,495/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $25,772 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $290,221 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 49.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
173 Violent Crime/100K 787 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Prospect Park, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$25,772 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
62% below
Zillow: $290,221
Median Rent
$904/mo
22% below
49.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
54% below
787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
52%
Home Value
38%
Rent
78%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prospect Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,772. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% 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 $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,221. Median rent is $904/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 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 787/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Prospect Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 97.2% 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population262
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density10,495/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$25,772
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$268M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$904
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$290,221
Housing Units182
Rent Burden49.6%

Crime

F
Violent173/100K
Property787/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death11,439/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation1,132 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Prospect Park was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.5% of the population has a disability.