The Borough of Prospect Park population 6,594 is located in Delaware County, which is in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area. Prospect Park is located twelve miles from the center of Philadelphia. Using the commuter rail system, the trip takes twenty minutes. Being located near many main travel arteries such as I-95 and I-476, Prospect Park boasts on it great location and commuter friendly living. There is more to Prospect Park than a great location. Prospect Park is part of the nationally recognized Interboro School District. Prospect Park is approximately 95% Residential, 4% Commercial, and 1% Industrial. Renter occupied housing is 37% of total housing.