Population
Mount Prospect
55,648
Orland Park
57,961
Median Income
Mount Prospect
$103,911
Orland Park
$98,979
Home Value
Mount Prospect
$377,000
Orland Park
$349,400
Rent
Mount Prospect
$1,454
Orland Park
$1,415
Crime Rate
Mount Prospect
0.90
Orland Park
0.28
Cost of Living
Mount Prospect
157.3
Orland Park
154.5
Avg Temp
Mount Prospect
N/A
Orland Park
N/A
Unemployment
Mount Prospect
3.6%
Orland Park
4.7%
How Similar Are Mount Prospect & Orland Park?
Orland Park is Mount Prospect's #11 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Mount Prospect
55,648
Orland Park
57,961
Both cities have similar populations — Mount Prospect at 55,648 and Orland Park at 57,961.
Violent Crime
Mount Prospect
0.90
Orland Park
0.28
Mount Prospect's violent crime is significantly higher than Orland Park's — 61% difference.
Property Crime
Mount Prospect
8.87
Orland Park
10.97
Orland Park has a 19% higher property crime than Mount Prospect.
Political Leaning
Mount Prospect
28.4%
Orland Park
28.4%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 0% difference.
Unemployment
Mount Prospect
3.6%
Orland Park
4.7%
Orland Park has a 23% higher unemployment than Mount Prospect.
Median Income
Mount Prospect
$103,911
Orland Park
$98,979
Both cities have similar median income — just a 5% difference.
Home Values
Mount Prospect
$377,000
Orland Park
$349,400
Both cities have similar home values — just a 7% difference.
Education
Mount Prospect
35.3%
Orland Park
32.9%
Both cities have similar education — just a 7% difference.
Demographics
Mount Prospect
67.1%
Orland Park
82.4%
Orland Park has a 19% higher demographics than Mount Prospect.
Cost of Living
Mount Prospect
157.3
Orland Park
154.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 2% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Mount Prospect and Orland Park share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Orland Park leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMount Prospect scores 124.9 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 151.3 in Orland Park. Orland Park scores 185.7 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 197.9 in Mount Prospect. Orland Park scores 132.5 on the utilities index (100 = national avg) vs 137.2 in Mount Prospect.
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Housing Market — Orland Park leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSOrland Park has a single-family homes of 78.6% compared to 60.7% in Mount Prospect. Orland Park has a owner-occupied of 86.2% compared to 70.0% in Mount Prospect. Orland Park has a median property tax of $7,263 vs $8,216 in Mount Prospect (13% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Mount Prospect leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMount Prospect has a unemployment rate of 3.6% compared to 4.7% in Orland Park. Mount Prospect has a poverty rate of 6.0% compared to 6.5% in Orland Park. Mount Prospect has a work from home of 15.8% compared to 14.8% in Orland Park.
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Crime & Safety — Orland Park leads
Source: FBI UCROrland Park has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.12 compared to 0.50 in Mount Prospect. Orland Park has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 0.28 compared to 0.90 in Mount Prospect. Orland Park has a property crime clearance of 25.4% compared to 13.1% in Mount Prospect.
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Schools & Education — Mount Prospect leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauMount Prospect has a bachelor's degree or higher of 35.3% compared to 32.9% in Orland Park. Mount Prospect has a high school diploma or higher of 50.0% compared to 48.4% in Orland Park.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSOrland Park has a population of 57,961, about 1x the size of Mount Prospect (55,648). Mount Prospect skews younger with a median age of 41.7 vs 46.8.
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Mount Prospect
Orland Park
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareMount Prospect: 4.0 vs Orland Park: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Orland Park: 5 vs Mount Prospect: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Mount Prospect leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMount Prospect has a public transit of 4.3% compared to 3.7% in Orland Park. Mount Prospect has a work from home of 15.8% compared to 14.8% in Orland Park. Orland Park has a drive alone of 71.6% compared to 69.9% in Mount Prospect.
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