Mount Prospect is a city in Illinois with about 55,648 residents. Mount Prospect sits in Cook County. The median age is 41.7 and the median household income is $103,911. Homes carry a median value of $377,000, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.3%). Around 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
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What is the population of Mount Prospect, Illinois?
Mount Prospect has a population of about 55,648, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mount Prospect?
The median home value in Mount Prospect is $377,000, and the median gross rent is $1,454/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mount Prospect safe? What is the crime rate?
Mount Prospect Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 109 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mount Prospect face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cook County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect has 8 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mount Prospect?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Mount Prospect. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.