Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,417
Population
15,436
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Peaceful suburban living on the cusp of Chicago
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Located about 25 miles northwest of Chicago in the North Shore area, Prospect Heights is a predominantly residential suburb with a peaceful atmosphere. Parks, lakes, wooded areas, and nature preserves surround Prospect Heights in addition to the Des Plaines River and Lake Arlington. Residents consequently enjoy abundant options for outdoor recreation.
Prospect Heights is also convenient to a number of golf and country clubs, including Roby Roy Golf Course, Rolling Green Country Club, and Mission Hills Country Club. Shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities abound at the nearby Randhurst Village. Commuting and traveling from Prospect Heights is easy with access to U.S. 12, U.S. 45, I-294, Metra, and Chicago Executive Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,681
Average: $98,545
Education
5,140
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,928
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Prospect Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Prospect Heights, IL is $1,530 for one bedroom, $1,688 for two bedrooms, and $2,076 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prospect Heights has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,530/month
760 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,109/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Prospect Heights, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
311 Students
Anne Sullivan Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
305 Students
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
354 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
492 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- River Trail Nature Center
- Dam No. 2 Woods
- Dam No 1 Woods-East
- The Grove
- Camp Dan Beard
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.