Prospect Heights, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Prospect Heights, Illinois Summary
Life in Prospect Heights research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Prospect Heights over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Prospect Heights:
The population in Prospect Heights is 16,021.
The median home value in Prospect Heights is $310,500.
The median income in Prospect Heights is $77,763.
The cost of living in Prospect Heights is 117 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Prospect Heights is $1,246.
The unemployment rate in Prospect Heights is 4.7%.
The poverty rate in Prospect Heights is 8.6%.
Table Of Contents
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
8
Commute
6
Prospect Heights, IL Cost Of Living
117
Prospect Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Prospect Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Prospect Heights | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 131 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 90 | 100 | |
Rankings for Prospect Heights in Illinois
Map Of Prospect Heights, IL
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Population over time in Prospect Heights
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,986 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 16,250 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 16,345 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 16,331 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 16,370 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 16,344 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 16,264 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 16,228 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 16,258 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 16,252 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prospect Heights
| Race | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 32.5% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Prospect Heights
| Gender | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prospect Heights for adults over 25
| Education | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prospect Heights, Illinois
| Income | Prospect Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.6% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
