Prospect Park SnackAbility
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Crime in Prospect Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Prospect Park. Key points include:
There were 88 total crimes in Prospect Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Prospect Park is 1,394.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Prospect Park is 95.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Prospect Park is 1,299.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Prospect Park is -34.19% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Prospect Park Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Prospect Park / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 88 | 1,394.6 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 95.1 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 95.1 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 82 | 1,299.5 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 25 | 396.2 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 51 | 808.2 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 95.1 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Prospect Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prospect Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Prospect Park is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Prospect Park is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Prospect Park is $535,126.
The median income in Prospect Park is $53,125.
Prospect Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Prospect Park Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Prospect Park | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 151 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Prospect Park, NJ Weather
The average high in Prospect Park is 62.0° and the average low is 42.2°.
There are 78.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.2 inches of precipitation each year with 25.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Prospect Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Prospect Park Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Prospect Park
The current population in Prospect Park is 6,319. The population has increased 8.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,319 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,286 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,299 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 6,301 | 7.7% |
| 2020 | 5,853 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 5,865 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,861 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 5,955 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,919 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,924 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 5,915 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,896 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,860 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 5,835 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 5,833 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prospect Park
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Prospect Park is:
14.2% White with 895 White residents.
11.5% African American with 729 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.
5.8% Asian with 369 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 208 Two Or More residents.
64.9% Hispanic with 4,103 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Prospect Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.2% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.5% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 64.9% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Prospect Park
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Prospect Park is 53.3% female with 3,367 female residents.
Prospect Park is 46.7% male with 2,952 male residents.
| Gender | Prospect Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prospect Park for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Prospect Park completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Prospect Park completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Prospect Park completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Prospect Park completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Prospect Park completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Prospect Park completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Prospect Park completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Prospect Park completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Prospect Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Prospect Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prospect Park, New Jersey
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9.8% of households in Prospect Park earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Prospect Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.0% of households in Prospect Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Prospect Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.8% of households in Prospect Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in Prospect Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.4% of households in Prospect Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.5% of households in Prospect Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Prospect Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.8% of households in Prospect Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Prospect Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.8% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.0% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.8% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
