Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Prospect Park
Prospect Park, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,172
Population
6,164
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A little slice of suburbia in southwest Philly
Suburb
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Commuter
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Airport
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Public Transportation
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SEPTA
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Prospect Park is a small suburban borough located about twelve miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia. Catering to a variety of commuters, the local rental market includes everything from large single-family homes to unpretentious efficiency apartments. While mostly a residential community, Prospect Park features a small commercial district along Lincoln Avenue, home to longtime favorites like Traub’s Bakery and New London Pizza, as well as numerous other locally-owned restaurants and bars scattered around the borough.
Multiple SEPTA rail stops in town and nearby make it easy to reach Philadelphia without having to drive, and the close proximity to Philadelphia International Airport makes it a great location for folks who travel often.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,830
Average: $91,789
Education
1,530
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,807
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Prospect Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Prospect Park, PA is $1,086 for a studio, $1,172 for one bedroom, and $1,540 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prospect Park has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,172/month
558 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Prospect Park, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
552 Students
Public
Grades K-5
239 Students
Public
Grades K-8
552 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,028 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
- Scott Arboretum
- Upland Park
- Delaware County Institute of Science
- Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia 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.