Prospect Park, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
262 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$652 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cameron County
4
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cameron County
4
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 22
Feb 2 13 25
Mar 2 10 33
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 5 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 4 4 38
Dec 2 14 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Schools

Cameron County JSHS
2 miles, W 3.7 star
Woodland El Sch
2 miles, W 3.2 star
Austin Area El Sch
10 miles, NE 4.1 star
Austin Area JSHS
10 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
38 miles, N 3.7 star
Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois
40 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Penn Highlands Elk
20 miles, W 4.1 star
Upmc Cole
21 miles, NE 4.1 star
Upmc Kane
29 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
81 miles, E 1 star
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
102 miles, N 2.8 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
106 miles, SW 1 star