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Mount Prospect, IL

Mount Prospect is a village in Elk Grove Village and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Chicago, and approximately 4 miles north of O'Hare International Airport. As of the 2020 census, the village had a total population of 56,852.

Mount Prospect is located at 42°3′56″N 87°56′10″W (42.065427, -87.936217). According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Mount Prospect has a total area of 10.76 square miles (27.87 km²), of which 10.72 square miles (27.76 km²) (or 99.65%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (or 0.35%) is water

As of the 2020 census, there were 56,852 people, 20,855 households, and 15,043 families residing in the village. The population density was 5,285.12 inhabitants per square mile (2,040.60/km²). There were 22,835 housing units at an average density of 2,122.80 per square mile (819.62/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 66.37% White, 2.69% African American, 0.68% Native American, 14.49% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 8.01% from other races, and 7.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.16% of the population.

The median income for a household in the village was $84,353, and the median income for a family was $103,946. Males had a median income of $57,695 versus $41,193 for females. The per capita income for the village was $40,452. About 3.7% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Health and wellness are priorities in Mount Prospect, with the presence of leading healthcare facilities catering to the community's well-being. The Northwest Community Hospital, located nearby, serves as a cornerstone for comprehensive medical services. CorePower Yoga offers a range of yoga classes, including hot yoga, yoga sculpt, and power yoga, designed to improve strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Orangetheory Fitness is a popular group fitness studio offering high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts designed to maximize calorie burn and improve cardiovascular health. Chicago Touch specializes in therapeutic massages tailored to individual needs. Services include deep tissue, Swedish, sports, and prenatal massages. Urban Oasis offers a variety of massage therapies such as Thai massage, reflexology, hot stone massage, and couples massage. O2 Living provides a range of massage therapies including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massages.

Top sites in Mount Prospect, IL are Ball Factory Mount Prospect, Melas Park Canine Commons, and Nicholas Sportsplex.

Population: 54,298 (2023). ZIP codes: 60056–60059. Area code: 847. Elevation: 660 ft (201 m). Area: 10.76 sq mi (27.86 km²).

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Is Mount Prospect, IL a suburb of Chicago?

Mount Prospect, Illinois is a northwest suburb of Chicago. With a diverse population of over 54,000, an extensive school system, and a strong base of both retail and professional businesses, Mount Prospect is a vibrant community with much to offer, yet retains a sense of small-town charm. The original inhabitants of the area that today encompasses Mount Prospect were Native Americans.

Is Mount Prospect, IL a good place to live?

Mount Prospect is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 56,191. Mount Prospect is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Mount Prospect offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Mount Prospect there are a lot of restaurants and parks.

What is the crime rate in Mount Prospect, IL?

Mount Prospect has an overall crime rate of 10 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Mount Prospect is 1 in 96. How does Mount Prospect fare compared to other communities in Illinois of all population sizes? Mount Prospect's crime rate is lower than approximately 29% of Illinois communities.

Sources

Village of Mount Prospect

Wikipedia

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

Northwest Community Hospital

CorePower Yoga

Orangetheory Fitness

Chicago Touch

Urban Oasis

O2 Living

Ball Factory Mount Prospect 

Melas Park Canine Commons 

Nicholas Sportsplex

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