Prospect Heights, Lancaster Township, PA
Living in Prospect Heights
Bikeability32
Walkability36
Commute60
Public Transit43
Affordability100
Public Safety67
Airports63
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black11%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$361 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached39%
1 unit, detached30%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect Heights
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lancaster Metro Area21
Lancaster County21
Property Crime in Prospect Heights
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lancaster Metro Area22
Lancaster County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prospect Heights
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect Heights, Lancaster Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect Heights, Lancaster Township, PA
The New School of Lancaster
2 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
2 miles, N
Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect Heights, Lancaster Township, PA
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
2 miles, W
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
2 miles, N
Franklin and Marshall College
3 miles, N
Lancaster Bible College
5 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect Heights, Lancaster Township, PA
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
3 miles, N
Lancaster General Hospital
3 miles, N
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Prospect Heights, Lancaster Township, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
26 miles, NW
Philadelphia International Airport
58 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
64 miles, NE