Prospect Park Borough, NJ
Living in Prospect Park Borough
Bikeability66
Walkability66
Commute49
Public Transit75
Affordability31
Public Safety49
Airports93
Hospitals18
Colleges72
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Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation+32 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
83%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian21%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income-$15k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office15%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation11%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$266kMedian Home Value-$59k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$179 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units59%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K36%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
Utility gas89%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect Park Borough
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Passaic County45
Property Crime in Prospect Park Borough
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Passaic County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prospect Park Borough
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado6
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect Park Borough, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect Park Borough, NJ
Eastern Christian High School
0 miles, NW
Al-Hikmah Elementary School
1 miles, S
Gilmore Memorial Chris Acd
1 miles, S
Mary Help of Christians Academy
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect Park Borough, NJ
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
3 miles, S
Montclair State University
6 miles, S
Felician University
7 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect Park Borough, NJ
St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
3 miles, S
Ramapo Ridge Psych Hosp
3 miles, N
Valley Hospital
5 miles, NE
New Bridge Medical Center
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Prospect Park Borough, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
17 miles, S
Laguardia Airport
19 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
26 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
29 miles, SE