Mount Prospect, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Mount Prospect's Demographic Profile

Mount Prospect has 21,312 households and a median income of $91,814, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 56,174
# Households 21,312
Median age 42
Median household income $91,814
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,852
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mount Prospect $159 38,590 SF 12.10%
Prospect Heights $107 41,545 SF 12.10%
Des Plaines $119 42,052 SF 3.25%
Arlington Heights $136 35,031 SF 10.88%
Wheeling $111 22,978 SF 12.10%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mount Prospect $142 39,130 SF 5.50%
Des Plaines $152 55,036 SF 5.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Mount Prospect $293 24,301 SF
Prospect Heights $442 37,561 SF
Des Plaines $351 7,360 SF
Arlington Heights $632 12,106 SF
Wheeling $335 30,385 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mount Prospect $203 9,270 SF 7.47%
Des Plaines $207 13,000 SF 7.47%
Elk Grove Village $198 4,540 SF 6.97%
Norridge $169 28,935 SF 7.29%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Mount Prospect

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

353-355 Crossen Ave

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

  • 8,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $940,000
For Sale

The Emerson at Village Centre

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

  • 87,595 SF Multifamily
  • 7.47% Cap Rate
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

Kensington Corner

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

  • 1.01 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

1204 E Central Rd

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

  • 3,600 SF Office Building
  • $675,000
For Sale

1150 W Northwest Hwy

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

  • 5,707 SF Office Building
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

PRICE REDUCED!

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

  • 6,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $615,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Mount Prospect pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Mount Prospect $207 29,765 SF
Prospect Heights $266 43,390 SF
Des Plaines $253 30,352 SF
Arlington Heights $316 22,223 SF
Wheeling $228 33,703 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Mount Prospect

For Sale

The Emerson at Village Centre

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

  • 87,595 SF Multifamily
  • 7.47% Cap Rate
  • $2,900,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Mount Prospect alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Mount Prospect or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Mount Prospect 56,174 21,312 42 $91,814 3 6,852 -2%
Prospect Heights 15,436 6,180 42 $75,681 2 2,265 -3%
Des Plaines 59,562 23,074 44 $78,497 3 5,574 -2%
Arlington Heights 76,743 30,650 44 $107,502 2 7,841 -3%
Wheeling 39,441 15,240 41 $74,884 3 6,191 -2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Mount Prospect, IL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Mount Prospect

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Is Mount Prospect a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Mount Prospect offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Mount Prospect?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Mount Prospect. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Mount Prospect?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Mount Prospect. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Mount Prospect compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Mount Prospect. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Mount Prospect acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Mount Prospect, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.