Living in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 54,747 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 26%, #1,049 of 4,114), digital natives (top 27%, #1,241 of 4,750), expat professionals (top 28%, #2,020 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mount Prospect
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Chicago, 30 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 06 min and sets around 23:23; in late June it sets around 3:31.
How Mount Prospect ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,256 of 11,898 | #316 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,640 of 9,771 | #352 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,315 of 8,006 | #282 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,222 of 6,237 | #218 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,648 of 9,474 | #194 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,478 of 9,474 | #201 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,425 of 10,762 | #168 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #1,374 of 4,537 | #44 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #1,491 of 4,444 | #46 of 230 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,187 of 3,053 | #41 of 161 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,589 of 7,271 | #211 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | 62 | #3,719 of 6,227 | #165 of 314 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #1,216 of 3,933 | #35 of 190 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #1,206 of 2,119 | #86 of 129 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,229 of 8,006 | #279 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #7,898 of 12,111 | #412 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #1,049 of 4,114 | #28 of 206 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #2,020 of 7,271 | #50 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,428 of 9,474 | #146 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #17,187 of 18,063 | #695 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 9 | #12,863 of 16,523 | #274 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 16 | #16,425 of 18,063 | #688 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #1,250 of 16,523 | #60 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,615 of 21,167 | #44 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #4,117 of 12,111 | #173 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #5,342 of 6,413 | #112 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #3,951 of 12,111 | #153 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,241 of 4,750 | #47 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Prospect Heights 3 km
- Arlington Heights (Illinois) 4 km
- Des Plaines 6 km
- Rolling Meadows 7 km
- Elk Grove Village 7 km
- Wheeling (Illinois) 8 km
- Palatine 9 km
- Buffalo Grove 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.