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Crime in Prospect Heights summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Prospect Heights. Key points include:
There were 113 total crimes in Prospect Heights in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Prospect Heights is 747.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Prospect Heights is 158.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Prospect Heights is 588.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Prospect Heights is -64.74% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Prospect Heights Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Prospect Heights / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 113 | 747.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 158.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 13.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 19 | 125.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 89 | 588.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 125.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 57 | 376.9 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 86.0 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Prospect Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prospect Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Prospect Heights is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Prospect Heights is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Prospect Heights is $366,445.
The median income in Prospect Heights is $85,008.
Prospect Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Prospect Heights Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Prospect Heights | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 153 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Prospect Heights, IL Weather
The average high in Prospect Heights is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Prospect Heights |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Prospect Heights Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Prospect Heights
The current population in Prospect Heights is 15,618. The population has decreased 3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,618 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 15,681 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 15,861 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 16,021 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 15,986 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 16,137 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 16,250 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 16,345 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 16,331 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 16,370 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 16,344 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 16,264 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 16,228 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 16,258 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 16,252 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prospect Heights
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Prospect Heights is:
62.4% White with 9,743 White residents.
0.6% African American with 97 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
8.9% Asian with 1,397 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 346 Two Or More residents.
25.8% Hispanic with 4,035 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.4% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Prospect Heights
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Prospect Heights is 51.4% female with 8,030 female residents.
Prospect Heights is 48.6% male with 7,588 male residents.
| Gender | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prospect Heights for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in Prospect Heights completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Prospect Heights completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Prospect Heights completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Prospect Heights completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Prospect Heights completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Prospect Heights completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Prospect Heights completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Prospect Heights completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Prospect Heights completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prospect Heights, Illinois
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4.2% of households in Prospect Heights earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Prospect Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Prospect Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Prospect Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Prospect Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in Prospect Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Prospect Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.8% of households in Prospect Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.9% of households in Prospect Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.4% of households in Prospect Heights earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
