Prospect Heights, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
16,137
Unemployment
3.2%
Poverty
10.2%
Median Home
$284,300
Median Income
$73,084
Median Rent
$1,099
Prospect Heights SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
7
Prospect Heights, IL Crime Report
96
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
600.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-75.75%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Prospect Heights / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 96 | 600.7 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 106.4 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.3 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 68.8 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 79 | 494.3 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 16 | 100.1 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 60 | 375.4 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 18.8 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Prospect Heights, IL Cost Of Living
115
Prospect Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Prospect Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Prospect Heights | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 132 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
Rankings for Prospect Heights in Illinois
Map Of Prospect Heights, IL
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Prospect Heights
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.5% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.2% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8.7% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 36.1% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Prospect Heights
| Gender | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prospect Heights for adults over 25
| Education | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Prospect Heights, Illinois
| Income | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.1% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.5% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
