About Prospect
Set in the central part of Ohio, Prospect is a small town with an estimated population of 1,057.
Prospect holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,468 residents per square mile.
📰 Prospect News Today
- Rosella "Rose" Roberts Obituary (2026) - Prospect, OH - Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home - Prospect Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Prospect woman killed, tow truck driver injured in four-vehicle crash on State Route 4 Marion County Now · Jun 25
- 2026 Ohio Prospect Games - Session 2 - Top Statistical Performers Prep Baseball · Jul 30
- Top QB prospect Christopher Vargas commits to Ohio State Field Level Media · Aug 9
- Baseball Releases Summer Prospect Camp Schedule ohiodominicanpanthers.com · Jun 17
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What Makes Prospect Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Prospect — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,057
Rank in state#513 of 923
Land area0.72 sq mi
Density1,468/sq mi
Coordinates40.4539, -83.1848