Prospect Park 81 Exceptional
Prospect Park Livability #133 ranked city in Pennsylvania#1,207 ranked city in the USARanks better than 95% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Prospect Park

PROS
  • Commute

    An elevated score in the commute category points to excellent public transit accessibility and shorter-than-average work commute times in this area.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

  • Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

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What's it like Living in Prospect Park?

Prospect Park, Pennsylvania is a small-sized city with a population of 6,495 residents. Prospect Park has a population density of 8,876 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (90% White). Given that fact, Prospect Park could be considered less diverse than other cities. Prospect Park is not known to have a high population (over 15 years old) of married people. At only 43% married, this city falls well below the national average.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Prospect Park could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Pennsylvania if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. The best areas in Prospect Park and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from amenities, crime, commute, health & safety, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the Pennsylvania and national averages.

Prospect Park, PA receives 79/100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #149 in Pennsylvania and #1,653 in the USA. This is a terrific score, as Prospect Park ranks well in multiple categories! Another exciting tidbit, is that Prospect Park ranks better than 90% of all US cities! If we dig a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Prospect Park has higher than average grades for the following: crime (B-), education (B+), employment (B-) and housing (A-). There is at least one category that does not have great scores in Prospect Park. The following was graded with a concerning score: amenities (F).

A robust real estate market serves as a crucial economic indicator, reflecting the local area's strength, stability and the confidence of its residents. Prospect Park excels in the housing sector, scoring high marks based on factors such as median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability. These calculations suggest that the apartment rental and real estate market in the region is exceptionally healthy, highlighting the area's economic vitality and attractiveness to potential homebuyers and renters.

Prospect Park real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Prospect Park. The median home price for Prospect Park homes is $198,600, which is 18.4% higher than the Pennsylvania average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Prospect Park, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.4, which is 9.7% higher than the Pennsylvania average.

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      Prospect Park transportation information

      Statistic Prospect Park Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute22min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.7%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.0%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit4.2%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.8%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home3.3%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Prospect Park, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).