Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Arctic Spoon
Coffee Shop
Stella's Place
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Illusion Cafe
Coffee Shop
Le Peep Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Palgong Tea Glenview
Coffee Shop
Uptown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Around Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMC Randhurst 12
Cinema
River Trail Nature Center
Museum
Brunswick Bowling
Bowling Alley
Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas
Cinema
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Attraction
CMX Arlington Heights
Cinema
Robert Kennicott House
Museum
John Davis Titan Stadium
Stadium
David Pasquini Fieldhouse
Stadium
Titan Dome
Stadium
Norman E. Watson Autotorium
Theatre Arts
Lyceum
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (6) F
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Liquor Island
Alcohol
Superdawg Drive In
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
El Famous Burrito
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Frisbee Senior Center
Community Centre
The Grove Interpretative Center
Community Centre
Northbrook Leisure Center
Community Centre
Titan Fitness Center
Gym
Pioneer Park Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Oak Mill Bakery
Bakery
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fresh Farms
Grocery Store
Carnicerias Jimenez
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Central Continental Bakery
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Tous les Jours
Bakery
Garden Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Claire Lane Park
Park
Avalon Sienna Park
Park
Sandpebble Drive Park
Park
School Street Playground
Playground
Isaak Walton Park
Park
Children's Playground
Playground
School Street Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Last Four Acres Park
Park
Roth Park
Park
Muir Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Woodland Trails Park
Park
Somerset Park
Park
Evergreen Trails Park
Park
Evergreen Trails Park
Park
Country Garden Park
Park
Aspen Trails Park
Park
Patriot Park
Park
East Wedgewood Park
Park
Willow Trails Park
Park
Prospect Meadows Park
Park
Sycamore Trails Park
Park
Shops (8) F
Shell
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
World Market
Interior Decoration
PetSmart
Pets
Torrid
Clothing
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
BP Shop
Convenience Store
DSW
Shoes
Old Navy
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Vik Nail Salon
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Express Gifts
Gift Shop
Rebel
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Village CycleSport
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Prospect Heights.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
Wheeling & Camp McDonald
Bus Stop
Camp McDonald & Wheeling
Bus Stop
Wheeling & Holbrook
Bus Stop
Elmhurst & Camp McDonald
Bus Stop
Wheeling & Gilman
Bus Stop
Wolf & Piper
Bus Stop
Wheeling & Gilman
Bus Stop
Wolf & Edward (Prospect Heights Metra)
Bus Stop
Wolf & Edward (Prospect Heights Metra)
Bus Stop
Elmhurst & Euclid
Bus Stop
Prospect Heights
Transit Station
Elmhurst & Euclid
Bus Stop
Wolf & Euclid
Bus Stop
Wolf & Euclid
Bus Stop
Randhurst Village NB
Bus Stop
Randhurst Village SB
Bus Stop
Hintz & Elmhurst EB
Bus Stop
Hintz & Elmhurst WB
Bus Stop
Elmhurst & Rand NB
Bus Stop
Elmhurst & Rand SB
Bus Stop
Apple & Plaza
Bus Stop
Apple & Blossom
Bus Stop
Business Center & Bishop
Bus Stop
Business Center & Feehanville
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Palatine SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Prospect Heights is 118/100 - which is 22% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A

Prospect Heights crime rates are 1,162 per 100k, which is 41% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,019 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
143 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Prospect Heights is $72,500 - which is 22% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$72,500 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Prospect Heights Police Department
Police
Prospect Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Prospect Heights Fire Department Station #24
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mount Prospect Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Wheeling Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kedvon Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Advocate Outpatient Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
JT Family Dental
Dentist
Mount Prospect Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Arlington Heights Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Smiles for Families
Dentist
Arlington Heights Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Arlington Heights Police Department
Police
Arlington Heights Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Glenview Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Ascension Holy Family Medical Center
Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northbrook Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Prospect Heights home prices are $301,100 - which is 72% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$301,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools D+

The Prospect Heights graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (6) F
St Alphonsus Liguori School
Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School
Euclid Elem School
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
Betsy Ross Elem School
Anne Sullivan Elem School
Macarthur Middle School
Robert Frost Elem School
Indian Grove Elem School
River Trails Middle School
Kindercare Learning Center
Care For Kids
Mark Twain Elem School
Kindercare Learning Center
Poko Loko Child Care Center
Oliver W Holmes Middle School
Fairview Elem School
Booth Tarkington Elem School
Walt Whitman Elem School
Windsor Elementary School
Jack London Middle School
Ivy Hill Elem School
Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center
St Paul Lutheran School
Eugene Field Elem School
High Schools (0) F
Wheeling High School
John Hersey High School
Deaf/Hard Of Hearing (Dist 214)
Prospect High School
St Viator High School
Miner School
Maryville Jen School
Northern Illinois Academy
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Centerview Therapeutic School
Glenbrook Off-Campus Center
Glenbrook Evening High School
Glenbrook South High School
Buffalo Grove High School
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ratings B

Prospect Heights has an overall rating of 72% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D
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Prospect Heights Area Facts

  • Prospect Heights has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Prospect Heights crime rates are 41% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Prospect Heights is 22% higher than the Illinois average

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An Excellent Choice of Suburbs 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Prospect Heights, Illinois is one of Chicago's northwest suburbs. It is home to an excellent public school system with a low student to teacher ratio that is perfect for learning young minds as it gives adequate attention to each student. Prospect Heights is a safe community with ...Read More a competent and well-trained police force that keeps the community aware of crime rates and how to stay safe. Employment prospects are good with several corporate centers being located nearby, and the housing market is fair with reasonably priced homes. The downside though is that the property taxes tend to be quite high for the area.

The shopping, dining and nightlife in Prospect Heights itself is average. Most of the restaurants are franchises. However, Prospect Heights is located just minutes away from more vibrant suburbs that have more diverse and unique options when it comes to these things, and is even located near Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg which is one of the largest malls in America.

Overall, Prospect Heights is a wonderful option for those looking to raise a family, and an excellent option as well for anyone looking to settle down in a safe community that doesn't compromise on the conveniences of living in the city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Prospect Heights? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Claire Lane Park
      Avalon Sienna Park
      Sandpebble Drive Park
      School Street Playground
      Isaak Walton Park
      Children's Playground
      School Street Park
      Jaycee Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Randhurst 12
      River Trail Nature Center
      Brunswick Bowling
      Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas
      Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
      CMX Arlington Heights
      Robert Kennicott House
      John Davis Titan Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Marco's Pizza
      Steak 'n Shake
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Dunkin'
      Panera Bread
      MOD Pizza
      Chick-fil-A
      Potbelly

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Prospect Heights? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Prospect Heights.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Prospect Heights? The cost of living in Prospect Heights is 118/100 - which is 22% higher than Illinois.
      Prospect Heights
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Prospect Heights? Prospect Heights crime rates are 1,162, which are 41% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,162 per 100k people

      50% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 87

      50% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      93%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Prospect Heights? The median income in Prospect Heights is $72,500 which is 22% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $72,50031% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,53433% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Prospect Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Prospect Heights home prices? Prospect Heights home prices are $301,100 - which is 72% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $301,10063% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15021% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      3% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Prospect Heights have good schools? The Prospect Heights graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Prospect Heights a good place to live? Prospect Heights has an overall rating of 72% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      4 total surveys

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