Prospect Heights, IL
Living in Prospect Heights
Bikeability35
Walkability18
Commute51
Public Transit40
Affordability39
Public Safety38
Airports94
Hospitals74
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-115 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black2%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate22%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector82%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$284kMedian Home Value-$7.3k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$984Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect Heights
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Prospect Heights
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prospect Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect Heights, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect Heights, IL
St Alphonsus Liguori School
0 miles, NW
Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School
1 miles, NE
Kindercare Learning Center
2 miles, SW
Care for Kids
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect Heights, IL
Hebrew Theological College
11 miles, SE
Lake Forest College
11 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-Illinois
12 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect Heights, IL
Northwest Community Hospital 1
4 miles, SW
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
5 miles, SE
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
6 miles, SE
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Prospect Heights, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
9 miles, S
Chicago Midway International Airport
24 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
58 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
60 miles, W