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About Mount Prospect, IL
Mount Prospect is a well-established northwest suburb known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and convenient location. This community offers a perfect balance of residential charm and commercial vitality with easy access to transportation.
Community at a Glance
Population
53,578
Median Household Income
$82,750
Median Age
44.2
Total Area
10.3 sq mi
Schools
elementary schools
Comm Cons SD 59
elementary schools
River Trails SD 26
elementary schools
Wheeling CCSD 21
middle schools
Comm Cons SD 59
middle schools
Mount Prospect SD 57
middle schools
River Trails SD 26
Amenities & Lifestyle
Fitness & Wellness
- Mount Prospect Park District RecPlex
- Centennial Aquatic Center
- Anytime Fitness – Mount Prospect
- Club Pilates Mount Prospect
Parks & Nature
- Busse Woods – Ned Brown Forest Preserve
- Lions Park
- Friendship Park Conservatory
- Melas Park
- Clearwater Park
Restaurants
- Retro Bistro
- Kampai Japanese Steak House
- Pita Inn
- Wheeling Street Kitchen
- Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant
Shopping
- Downtown Mount Prospect Village District
- The Spice House – Mount Prospect
- Mount Prospect Farmers Market
- Randhurst Village
- Hackney's Home & Gift
Arts & Culture
- Mount Prospect Historical Society & Dietrich Friedrichs House
- Mount Prospect Public Library
- Mount Prospect Park District Cultural Arts Programming
- Prospect High School Fine Arts Center
- Village of Mount Prospect Public Art Program
Coffee
- Brewed Awakening Coffee Bar
- Coffee Culture Café
- Starbucks – Mount Prospect (Randhurst Village)
Explore Mount Prospect
Things To Do in Mount Prospect, IL
Restaurants, parks, coffee shops, arts & culture — discover the local spots that make Mount Prospect a great place to call home.
Getting Around
Major Highway Access
Highway
Interstate highway access