Prescott, AZ
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Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Prescott, Arizona Summary

Life in Prescott research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Prescott over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Prescott:

  • The population in Prescott is 46,054.

  • The median home value in Prescott is $591,042.

  • The median income in Prescott is $66,330.

  • The cost of living in Prescott is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Prescott is $1,085.

  • The unemployment rate in Prescott is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Prescott is 11.3%.

  • The average high in Prescott is 73.9° and the average low is 43.6°.

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Prescott SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
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Prescott, AZ Crime Report

Crime in Prescott summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Prescott. Key points include:

  • There were 828 total crimes in Prescott in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Prescott is 1,729.4 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Prescott is 401.0 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Prescott is 1,328.4 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Prescott is -25.59% below the national average.

828
Total Crimes
-25.59%
Below National Average

Crime In Prescott Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Prescott
/ 100k People
Arizona
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 828 1,729.4 2,712.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 192 401.0 484.8 369.8
Murder 1 2.1 6.9 6.3
Robbery 8 16.7 83.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 162 338.4 350.2 268.2
Property Crime 636 1,328.4 2,227.7 1,954.4
Burglary 127 265.3 330.0 269.8
Larceny 474 990.0 1,656.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 35 73.1 241.7 282.7

Prescott, AZ Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Prescott summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prescott. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Prescott is 112 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Prescott is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Prescott is $591,042.

  • The median income in Prescott is $66,330.

112
Prescott's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Prescott Comparison Table

Living Expense Prescott Arizona National Average
Overall 112 107 100
Services 109 102 100
Groceries 103 101 100
Health 94 94 100
Housing 134 121 100
Transportation 110 105 100
Utilities 91 97 100

Prescott, AZ Weather

  • The average high in Prescott is 73.9° and the average low is 43.6°.

  • There are 34.4 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 15.8 inches of precipitation each year with 7.9 inches of snow.

StatPrescott
Average Annual High73.9
Average Annual Low43.6
Annual Precipitation Days34.4
Average Annual Precipitation15.8
Average Annual Snowfall7.9
73.9°
Average High
34.4°
Days of Rain

Prescott, AZ Photos

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3 Reviews & Comments About Prescott

Overall User Rating
5.0
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-14 00:33:58.519430

We went to Apple Creek Cottages for the week of 4th of July. The place was so cute and quaint. I love that there is a town center. The hotel was fantastic too...they are dog friendly, which made our life so much easier. A lot of the restaurants in Prescott were also dog friendly, which surprised me. I live in Los Angeles and this is such a nice get away. It feels like a town you would see in tv shows or movies, not a place that really exists.

Look for dog friendly places...if you like dogs you can bring yours with you and not have to leave your fur baby at home, and if you don't then you know where to avoid. Also the rodeo they do every 4th of July was a blast and the Pulled Pork BBQ was amazing!!!


HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-06 02:00:14.586832

Of all the places I've been to and lived in so far, in America, I loved the small town charm and beautiful landscapes of Prescott. I had so much fun in the Dells, and even filmed while there because of the majestic beauty. The people were nice and it truly felt like home. I miss it.

The Granite Dells, Hastings media store, and the small natural market. These were my favorite places to visit in Prescott, AZ.


HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-06 04:37:16

1 in 5 homes sits vacant in AZ because there are many people who have vacation homes. Northern AZ is amazing. I was born and raised in PHX and yes, the heat is crazy hot there and crime is bad in certain parts. I live in Prescott, AZ now, where 80% of the population here is from California so if it's that bad why are they leaving Orange County in droves to come here- The weather here is amazing. Usually the lowest it gets in the winter is 40-50 during the day and 80's-low 90's in the summer. I live 2 minutes from several amazing lakes and mountain formations. Other areas of Prescott, AZ have acres and acres of Ponderosa pines. Very low crime.

1 in 5 homes sits vacant in AZ because there are many people who have vacation homes. Northern AZ is amazing. I was born and raised in PHX and yes, the heat is crazy hot there and crime is bad in certain parts. I live in Prescott, AZ now, where 80% of the population here is from California so if it's that bad why are they leaving Orange County in droves to come here- The weather here is amazing. Usually the lowest it gets in the winter is 40-50 during the day and 80's-low 90's in the summer. I live 2 minutes from several amazing lakes and mountain formations. Other areas of Prescott, AZ have acres and acres of Ponderosa pines. Very low crime.

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Prescott Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Prescott

The current population in Prescott is 46,054. The population has increased 15.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 46,054 9.5%
2021 42,068 1.4%
2020 41,468 0.9%
2019 41,090 1.0%
2018 40,700 1.4%
2017 40,130 0.3%
2016 40,003 0.2%
2015 39,916 -0.3%
2014 40,055 0.3%
2013 39,938 -

Race / Ethnicity in Prescott

White
85.6% (39,435)
African American
0.6% (285)
American Indian
0.6% (271)
Asian
1.8% (809)
Hawaiian
0.1% (68)
Other
0.1% (48)
Two Or More
2.5% (1,151)
Hispanic
8.7% (3,987)

Prescott is:

  • 85.6% White with 39,435 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 285 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 271 American Indian residents.

  • 1.8% Asian with 809 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 68 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 48 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 1,151 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.7% Hispanic with 3,987 Hispanic residents.

Race Prescott AZ USA
White 85.6% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 4.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 3.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.7% 32.0% 18.7%

Gender in Prescott

Female
50.9% (23,432)
Male
49.1% (22,621)
  • Prescott is 50.9% female with 23,432 female residents.

  • Prescott is 49.1% male with 22,621 male residents.

Gender Prescott AZ USA
Female 50.9% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 50.0% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Prescott for adults over 25

  • -0.0% of adults in Prescott completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Prescott completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in Prescott completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Prescott completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Prescott completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Prescott completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Prescott completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Prescott completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Prescott completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
-0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (1,381)
High School / GED
19.0% (8,750)
Some College
27.0% (12,434)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (4,605)
Bachelor's Degree
23.0% (10,592)
Master's Degree
12.0% (5,526)
Professional Degree
3.0% (1,381)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (1,381)
Education Prescott AZ USA
< 9th Grade -0.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 19.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 27.0% 24.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 23.0% 20.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Prescott, Arizona

  • 4.6% of households in Prescott earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Prescott earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Prescott earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Prescott earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Prescott earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Prescott earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Prescott earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Prescott earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Prescott earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Prescott earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (213,340)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (126,103)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (454,773)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (411,471)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (454,139)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.0% (922,643)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (565,456)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2% (701,910)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (323,389)
$200,000 or more
9.4% (432,172)
Income Prescott AZ USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.0% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.2% 17.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 8.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.4% 9.2% 11.4%

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