What are the schools like in Prospect Park, PA?

Prospect Park is served primarily by Interboro SD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Prospect Park?

The median household income in Prospect Park, PA is $63,015 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Prospect Park, PA?

Prospect Park has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.1 inches.

Prospect Park, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Prospect Park, PA affordable or expensive?

Prospect Park's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Prospect Park is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $221,800 and the median rent is $1,160 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Prospect Park, PA?

Prospect Park has a violent crime rate of 173.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 786.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Prospect Park, PA a Good Place to Live?

Prospect Park is a small town of 6,411 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,015 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Prospect Park stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Prospect Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Prospect Park 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: 103.5

Prospect Park's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Prospect Park costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Prospect Park, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$221,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,160	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,015	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Prospect Park's violent crime rate is 173.0 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

173.0 /100k

Property Crime

786.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Prospect Park is served primarily by Interboro SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Prospect Park, PA	National Avg
School District	Interboro SD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Prospect Park sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Prospect Park, PA
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.1"
Annual Snowfall	23.1"

Demographics

Metric	Prospect Park, PA	National Avg
Population	6,411	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	4.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Prospect Park

Prospect Park, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19076

Prospect Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Park, PA affordable or expensive?

Prospect Park's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Prospect Park roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $221,800 and median rent is $1,160/month.

What is the crime rate in Prospect Park, PA?

Prospect Park's violent crime rate is 173.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 786.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Prospect Park?

Public schools in Prospect Park are operated by Interboro SD. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Prospect Park, PA a good place to live?

Prospect Park, PA has a population of 6,411, a median household income of $63,015, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Prospect Park?

Prospect Park averages 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches with about 23.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Prospect Park?

Prospect Park, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19076.

What is the population of Prospect Park?

The population of Prospect Park, Pennsylvania is 6,411 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Prospect Park?

Key numbers for living in Prospect Park: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $221,800, median household income $63,015, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prospect Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.