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Mount Prospect
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Mount Prospect is a friendly, suburban community northwest of Chicago known for its blend of historic charm, modern amenities, and green spaces. Residents and visitors enjoy easy access to transit, diverse dining, and family-oriented attractions along with local events throughout the year.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
56,852
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.07°, -87.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,105
Local Cost
$2,000
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
982 mm
Internet Speed
331 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PWK
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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