Cook County, Illinois
Prospect Heights Real Estate and Local Guide
A northwest Chicago suburb in Cook County that grew from planned developments on farmland in the 1930s and incorporated in the 1970s. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Prospect Heights best.
About the area
Living in Prospect Heights, IL
Co-owns Chicago Executive Airport, one of the busiest airports in Illinois, with the Village of Wheeling.
The housing market
Homes in Prospect Heights
- About 63.5% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 38.7% of housing units are single-family homes, reflecting a significant share of multi-unit housing.
- The median home value is about $347,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Prospect Heights home
Chicago Executive Airport
Public airport jointly owned by Prospect Heights and Wheeling, formerly Palwaukee Municipal
Prospect Heights Metra station
North Central Service stop with commuter rail to Chicago Union Station
Prospect Heights Park District
Operates parks and open spaces across much of the city
River Trails Park District
Manages parks in the portions of the city under its jurisdiction
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.