Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Le Peep Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Illusion Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Avanti Caffe
Coffee Shop
Around Cafe
Coffee Shop
Uptown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Amazing Breads & Cakes
Coffee Shop
The Local Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
B's Sweet Bites
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Palgong Tea Glenview
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Brunswick Bowling
Bowling Alley
AMC Randhurst 12
Cinema
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Attraction
CMX Arlington Heights
Cinema
1000 gecs tree
Attraction
River Rand Bowl
Bowling Alley
Des Plaines Theater
Theatre Arts
Des Plaines History Museum
Museum
Kinder House
Museum
River Trail Nature Center
Museum
Elk Pasture
Attraction
Mystic Waters
Water Park
Food and Drink (28) D-
Capannari Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
Emerson's Ale House
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
El Famous Burrito
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Kuhn's German Delicatessen
Deli
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Payless Liqour
Alcohol
Mug's Pizza & Ribs
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
LA Fitness
Gym
Frisbee Senior Center
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Pioneer Park Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (8) C-
Central Continental Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
KD Market- Krystyna's Deli
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Montrose Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Valli Produce
Grocery Store
Oak Mill Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Grocery Store
Fiesta Market
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Shop & Save Market
Grocery Store
Columbus Foods & Gifts
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (72) A+
Centennial Green Park
Park
Moehling
Park
Busse Pocket Park
Park
St. Paul Park
Park
Owen Park
Park
Busse Park
Park
Emerson Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Gloria Dei Presbyterian Church Walking Ground and Park
Park
Lion's Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
We-Go Park
Park
We-Go Park
Park
Gregory Park
Park
Weller Creek Park
Park
Dimucci Park
Park
Maple Trails Park
Park
Meadows Park
Park
Maple Trails Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Melas Park
Park
Weller Creek
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Countryside Park
Park
Sioux Park
Park
Shops (37) A+
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Games Plus
Toys
European Jewelry
Fashion
Misano Salon
Hairdresser
Gathered Boutique & Workshop
Gift Shop
Busse's Flowers & Gifts
Florist
Mt. Prospect Eye Care
Optician
A&V Family Hair Care
Hairdresser
Menards
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Marathon
Convenience Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
Marshalls
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Old Navy
Clothing
Hallmark
Gift Shop
DSW
Shoes
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in Mount Prospect.
Public Transit Stops (29)
Stops & Stations A+
Main & Central
Bus Stop
Main & Central
Bus Stop
Mount Prospect Metra Station
Bus Stop
Northwest Hwy & Emerson (Mt. Prospect Metra Station) SB
Bus Stop
Mount Prospect
Transit Station
Northwest Hwy & Emerson (Mt. Prospect Metra Station) NB
Bus Stop
Northwest Hwy & Mt. Prospect
Bus Stop
Northwest Hwy & Mt. Prospect
Bus Stop
Business Center & Feehanville
Bus Stop
Elmhurst & Rand NB
Bus Stop
Elmhurst & Rand SB
Bus Stop
Golf & Country
Bus Stop
Randhurst Village SB
Bus Stop
Golf & Elmhurst WB
Bus Stop
Randhurst Village NB
Bus Stop
Golf & Elmhurst EB
Bus Stop
Rauland Borg
Bus Stop
Bosch Tool Corp
Bus Stop
Golf & Mt. Prospect WB
Bus Stop
Golf & Mt. Prospect EB
Bus Stop
Elmhurst & Euclid
Bus Stop
Wolf & Central
Bus Stop
Wolf & Central
Bus Stop
Business Center & Bishop
Bus Stop
Cumberland
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.7% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Mount Prospect is 122/100 - which is 26% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Mount Prospect crime rates are 1,019 per 100k, which is 48% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
949 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
70 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Mount Prospect is $84,353 - which is 42% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$84,353 A
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health D+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Mount Prospect Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Advocate Outpatient Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
JT Family Dental
Dentist
Mount Prospect Fire Department Station 12
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Prospect Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Prospect Heights Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Plaines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Orthodontic Experts
Dentist
Arlington Heights Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Arlington Heights Police Department
Police
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Smile Care
Dentist
Mount Prospect Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ascension Holy Family Medical Center
Hospital
Arlington Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Smiles for Families
Dentist
Day Surgery Center
Clinic
Northwest Community Hospital
Hospital
Busse Center for Speciality Medicine
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Mount Prospect home prices are $332,100 - which is 90% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$332,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools C

The Mount Prospect graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (18) A+
St Paul Lutheran School
St Raymond School
Lincoln Middle School
Fairview Elem School
Lions Park Elem School
St Emily Elementary School
Kindercare Learning Center
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr
Bright Horizons
Brentwood Elem School
Euclid Elem School
Chippewa Middle School
Forest View Elem School
Cumberland Elem School
Dryden Elem School
Robert Frost Elem School
Holmes Jr High School
River Trails Middle School
Windsor Elementary School
Northern Illinois Academy
Terrace Elem School
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
A Mother'S Touch Creative Learning Center
Arlington Montessori School
John Jay Elem School
High Schools (1) F
Prospect High School
Maryville Jen School
Northern Illinois Academy
Miner School
Vanguard School
Newcomer Center
The Academy At Forest View
St Viator High School
The Willows Academy
John Hersey High School
Deaf/Hard Of Hearing (Dist 214)
Maine West High School
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ratings A+

Mount Prospect has an overall rating of 97% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Mount Prospect Area Facts

  • Mount Prospect has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Mount Prospect crime rates are 48% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Mount Prospect is 26% higher than the Illinois average

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Visiting Mount Prospect, IL 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) If you are planning to visit the city of Mount Prospect, IL, then you will never experience a dull moment. I have traveled to this city and have found it to be quite entertaining. One main attraction is the Mount Prospect Public Library. The Randhurst Mall provides for the areas ...Read More shopping. Fire-safe hotels and motels provide their visitors with excellent rooms. Their professional staff will ensure that you enjoy your stay. Area communties are very friendly and welcoming. This is an excellent place to relocate your home or business.

You can enjoy the nightlife here. Many bars provide live entertainment. You can meet new friends and enjoy dancing and dining. There are a number of fine restaurants in the area that serve delicious cuisine. These fine restaurants offer a variety of cuisine at great reasonable prices. I liked the service and the on time delivery of fresh hot food.

There are also train stations that serve this city's transportation. I enjoyed the reasonably priced train tickets. An online travel agent helped to provide me with maps and driving directions around the city. This allowed me to save time and experience a more enjoyable trip. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mount Prospect? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Centennial Green Park
      Moehling
      Busse Pocket Park
      St. Paul Park
      Owen Park
      Busse Park
      Emerson Park
      Lions Park

      Entertainment

      Brunswick Bowling
      AMC Randhurst 12
      Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
      CMX Arlington Heights
      1000 gecs tree
      River Rand Bowl
      Des Plaines Theater
      Des Plaines History Museum

      Food & Drink

      Capannari Ice Cream
      Subway
      Oberweis
      Emerson's Ale House
      Panda Express
      El Famous Burrito
      Jimmy John's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Prospect? Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in Mount Prospect.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Prospect? The cost of living in Mount Prospect is 122/100 - which is 26% higher than Illinois.
      Mount Prospect
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Prospect? Mount Prospect crime rates are 1,019, which are 48% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,019 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 99

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Prospect? The median income in Mount Prospect is $84,353 which is 42% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $84,35352% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,45236% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Mount Prospect a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Mount Prospect home prices? Mount Prospect home prices are $332,100 - which is 90% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $332,10080% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,17223% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Mount Prospect have good schools? The Mount Prospect graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Mount Prospect a good place to live? Mount Prospect has an overall rating of 97% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      97%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      4 total surveys

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