The Town FilesProspect Park, Pennsylvania
Borough in Delaware County · population 6,427 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $244,600
- Household income
- $63,077
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 33.7
Prospect Park is a borough of 6,427 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $244,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better transit than 100% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 99% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #8 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Pennsylvania
- #14 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #15 in The 25 Hippest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #16 in The 50 Most Walkable Small Towns in America
- #21 in The 50 Hippest Small Towns in America
- #25 in The 25 Best College Small Towns in Pennsylvania
How Prospect Park ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Prospect Park is worth $244,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $63,077, which is more affordable than 10% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,183 a month. 58.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Prospect Park | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,183 | $996 |
| Median household income | $63,077 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Prospect Park
| People | Prospect Park | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in Prospect Park
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prospect Park since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 9, 1989 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 24, 2010.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 218,536 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,172 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Prospect Park itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Prospect Park
3 public schools with 1,868 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interboro SHS | 9-12 | 1,073 | 13.1 |
| Prospect Park Sch | 1-8 | 561 | 14.8 |
| Kindergarten Academy | K-K | 234 | 9.4 |
Towns near Prospect Park
- Norwood, PA0.6 mi · 5,943 people · home $235,000
- Ridley, PA1.0 mi · 31,053 people · home $265,200
- Ridley Park, PA1.1 mi · 7,186 people · home $281,700
- Folsom, PA1.2 mi · 8,287 people · home $280,100
- Glenolden, PA1.2 mi · 7,223 people · home $215,000
- Folcroft, PA1.7 mi · 6,792 people · home $171,500
- Morton, PA2.0 mi · 2,778 people · home $267,400
- Woodlyn, PA2.1 mi · 9,685 people · home $230,400
Prospect Park questions
Is Prospect Park, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Prospect Park scores better for retirees than 7% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 1%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Prospect Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Prospect Park is valued at $244,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,077, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,183 a month.
What is the weather like in Prospect Park?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 23.1 inches of snow.
Does Prospect Park get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prospect Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 9, 1989. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)