Prospect is a small town of 661 in Oregon, with a median household income of $40,357
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Prospect stands out for solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Prospect is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Prospect city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.9
Prospect's overall cost of living index is 97.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Prospect costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Prospect, OR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$303,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$730
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,357
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Prospect's violent crime rate is 325.4 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
325.4 /100k
Property Crime
2413.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Prospect is served primarily by Prospect SD 59.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Prospect, OR
National Avg
School District
Prospect SD 59
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Prospect sees average highs of 50.0°F in January
and 88.7°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.9 inches of snow per year.
Prospect's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Prospect roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $303,000 and median rent is $730/month.
Prospect's violent crime rate is 325.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2413.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Prospect are operated by Prospect SD 59.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Prospect, OR has a population of 661, a median household income of $40,357, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Prospect averages 50.0°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 20.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Prospect, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97536.
The population of Prospect, Oregon is 661 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Prospect: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $303,000, median household income $40,357, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prospect side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
