Prospect Heights, IL

Living in Prospect Heights

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 18
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 64
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Schools 32
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Residents

16k Population -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

$73k Median 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

$284k Median Home Value -$7.3k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$984 Median 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

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Care for Kids
2 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Prospect Heights, IL

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Lake Forest College
11 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Prospect Heights, IL

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Airports

Airports near Prospect Heights, IL

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