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Crime in Mount Prospect summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mount Prospect. Key points include:
There were 523 total crimes in Mount Prospect in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mount Prospect is 977.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mount Prospect is 89.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mount Prospect is 887.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mount Prospect is -53.89% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Mount Prospect Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mount Prospect / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 523 | 977.2 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 48 | 89.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.9 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 13.1 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 27 | 50.4 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 475 | 887.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 109 | 203.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 319 | 596.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 47 | 87.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mount Prospect summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mount Prospect. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mount Prospect is 121 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mount Prospect is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mount Prospect is $433,813.
The median income in Mount Prospect is $101,720.
Mount Prospect's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mount Prospect Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mount Prospect | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 164 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mount Prospect, IL Weather
The average high in Mount Prospect is 58.7° and the average low is 40.3°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.2 inches of precipitation each year with 36.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mount Prospect |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mount Prospect Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mount Prospect
The current population in Mount Prospect is 55,472. The population has increased 3.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55,472 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 55,648 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 56,191 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 56,510 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 54,165 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 54,604 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 55,127 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 54,493 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 54,552 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 54,710 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 54,589 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 54,436 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 54,144 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 53,980 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 53,838 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mount Prospect
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Mount Prospect is:
61.0% White with 33,854 White residents.
2.5% African American with 1,367 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
15.4% Asian with 8,554 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 278 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 1,382 Two Or More residents.
18.1% Hispanic with 10,037 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mount Prospect | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 15.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mount Prospect
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Mount Prospect is 50.9% female with 28,219 female residents.
Mount Prospect is 49.1% male with 27,252 male residents.
| Gender | Mount Prospect | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mount Prospect for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Mount Prospect completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Mount Prospect completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Mount Prospect completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Mount Prospect completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Mount Prospect completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Mount Prospect completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Mount Prospect completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Mount Prospect completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Mount Prospect completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mount Prospect | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mount Prospect, Illinois
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2.8% of households in Mount Prospect earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Mount Prospect earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Mount Prospect earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Mount Prospect earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Mount Prospect earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.6% of households in Mount Prospect earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Mount Prospect earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in Mount Prospect earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.5% of households in Mount Prospect earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.0% of households in Mount Prospect earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mount Prospect | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.6% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.0% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
