Mount Prospect, IL

Living in Mount Prospect

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Bikeability 64
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Walkability 45
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 68
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Affordability 30
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 66
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Schools 25
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Residents

55k Population +766 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
44% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black3%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate21%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$80k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$330k Median Home Value -$7.5k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$219 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K37%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mount Prospect

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Mount Prospect

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 11
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 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 Mount Prospect

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mount Prospect, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mount Prospect, IL

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St Raymond School
0 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Mount Prospect, IL

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Elmhurst College
12 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mount Prospect, IL

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Airports

Airports near Mount Prospect, IL

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