Prospect Heights, IL cityscape

60070

Prospect Heights, IL

Total Population
15,721
Median Household Income
$84,054
Median Home Value
$332,800
Median Rent
$1,313

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$84,054
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$332,800
101.7% above state median
Rent
$1,313
100% above state median
Median Age
41.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Prospect Heights, IL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

37.0% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Low poverty rate of 8.0%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$84,054
+11.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-20,593,227
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.51 people

Total Households
6,230
Family Households
51.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
32.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.3%
#3 Industry
Education
18.5%
Total Employed Residents:5,410

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.7%
46 workers
Public Transit
2.7%
188 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,008
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.9%
8,406 employed
Labor Force
8,859
453 unemployed
Median Age
41.0 years
Per Capita Income
$45,766
Poverty Rate
8.0%

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