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Introduction to Prospect Heights, Illinois
Prospect Heights, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles N of Mount Prospect, Illinois and 21 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area. About 17,081 people live in Prospect Heights.
Prospect Heights History
The city of Prospect Heights was first settled in in 1935. Prospect Heights was named after Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights, which are both close to the city. On January 31, 1976, the area was incorporated as a city.
Prospect Heights and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Prospect Heights
There are several well maintained parks in Prospect Heights that offer numerous recreational facilities. Among these are Country Gardens, Izaak Walton Park, John Muir Park, Rosemary Roth Park, Somerset Park and Claire Lane Park.
Prospect Heights Transportation
Chicago O'Hare International is the nearest airport.
Prospect Heights Higher Education
Oakton Community College, William Rainey Harper College and Trinity International University are close by.
Prospect Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Prospect Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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