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Prospect, OH


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Prospect, Ohio

Prospect, Ohio, in Marion county, is 35 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 1,191 people in the village.

The People and Families of Prospect

In Prospect, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prospect had a median family income of $54,063. You won't find a lot of people in Prospect living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Prospect Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Prospect is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages.

Commuting

In Prospect, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Prospect.

High Points

Prospect strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyProspect Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Prospect People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Prospect Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Prospect, OH

Comparing Prospect to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Property Taxes45
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built11
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