Prospect Park Borough, PA
Living in Prospect Park Borough
Bikeability
49
Walkability
61
Commute
45
Public Transit
58
Affordability
50
Public Safety
33
Airports
51
Hospitals
21
Colleges
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.5k
Population
+21 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate44%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
-$9.5k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector81%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office27%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation5%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$192k
Median Home Value
+$1.9k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$908
Median Monthly Rent
+$257 (2010–19)
60%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect Park Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Delaware County43
Property Crime in Prospect Park Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Delaware County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prospect Park Borough
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding25
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect Park Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect Park Borough, PA
St James Regional Catholic School
1 miles, W
Milagre Kids School
2 miles, W
Milagre Kids School
2 miles, W
Milagre Kids School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect Park Borough, PA
Swarthmore College
3 miles, NW
Widener University
3 miles, SW
University of the Sciences
7 miles, NE
Neumann University
7 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect Park Borough, PA
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
3 miles, NE
Crozer Chester Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
5 miles, N
Riddle Memorial Hospital
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Prospect Park Borough, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
4 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
38 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
49 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
53 miles, N