Life in Prescott Valley research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Prescott Valley 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 Valley:
The population in Prescott Valley is 48,048.
The median home value in Prescott Valley is $454,941.
The median income in Prescott Valley is $70,793.
The cost of living in Prescott Valley is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Prescott Valley is $1,471.
The unemployment rate in Prescott Valley is 3.5%.
The poverty rate in Prescott Valley is 12.3%.
The average high in Prescott Valley is 73.9° and the average low is 43.6°.
Crime in Prescott Valley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Prescott Valley. Key points include:
There were 508 total crimes in Prescott Valley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Prescott Valley is 993.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Prescott Valley is 225.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Prescott Valley is 768.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Prescott Valley is -53.10% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw | Prescott Valley / 100k People | Arizona / 100k People | National / 100k People | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 508 | 993.8 | 2,214.0 | 2,119.2 | 
| Violent Crime | 115 | 225.0 | 421.9 | 359.0 | 
| Murder | 2 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 
| Robbery | 3 | 5.9 | 64.6 | 61.0 | 
| Aggravated Assault | 87 | 170.2 | 312.4 | 256.0 | 
| Property Crime | 393 | 768.8 | 1,792.1 | 1,760.0 | 
| Burglary | 23 | 45.0 | 217.8 | 229.0 | 
| Larceny | 341 | 667.1 | 1,329.9 | 1,272.0 | 
| Car Theft | 29 | 56.7 | 244.4 | 259.0 | 
Cost of living in Prescott Valley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prescott Valley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Prescott Valley is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Prescott Valley is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Prescott Valley is $454,941.
The median income in Prescott Valley is $70,793.
| Living Expense | Prescott Valley | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 86 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 131 | 99 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 96 | 100 | |
The average high in Prescott Valley 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.
| Stat | Prescott Valley | 
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.9 | 
| Average Annual Low | 43.6 | 
| Annual Precipitation Days | 34.4 | 
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.8 | 
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.9 | 
 
        
       
        
      The current population in Prescott Valley is 48,048. The population has increased 28.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change | 
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48,048 | 2.2% | 
| 2022 | 47,015 | 2.2% | 
| 2021 | 46,014 | 0.9% | 
| 2020 | 45,592 | 2.9% | 
| 2019 | 44,311 | 2.6% | 
| 2018 | 43,198 | 2.9% | 
| 2017 | 41,995 | 2.3% | 
| 2016 | 41,070 | 2.0% | 
| 2015 | 40,258 | 1.7% | 
| 2014 | 39,575 | 1.5% | 
| 2013 | 38,978 | 1.1% | 
| 2012 | 38,568 | 1.3% | 
| 2011 | 38,071 | 2.1% | 
| 2010 | 37,280 | - | 
73.2% White with 35,176 White residents.
0.4% African American with 216 African American residents.
1.0% American Indian with 486 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 507 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 88 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 128 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 1,902 Two Or More residents.
19.9% Hispanic with 9,545 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Prescott Valley | AZ | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.2% | 53.4% | 58.2% | 
| African American | 0.4% | 4.4% | 12.0% | 
| American Indian | 1.0% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.3% | 5.7% | 
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 
| Hispanic | 19.9% | 31.0% | 19.0% | 
Prescott Valley is 51.0% female with 24,493 female residents.
Prescott Valley is 49.0% male with 23,555 male residents.
| Gender | Prescott Valley | AZ | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% | 
| Male | 49.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% | 
3.0% of adults in Prescott Valley completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Prescott Valley completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Prescott Valley completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Prescott Valley completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Prescott Valley completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Prescott Valley completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Prescott Valley completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Prescott Valley completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Prescott Valley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Prescott Valley | AZ | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% | 
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% | 
| Some College | 29.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% | 
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% | 
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% | 
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 
2.5% of households in Prescott Valley earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Prescott Valley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Prescott Valley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Prescott Valley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.3% of households in Prescott Valley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Prescott Valley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.4% of households in Prescott Valley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.6% of households in Prescott Valley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Prescott Valley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Prescott Valley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Prescott Valley | AZ | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.8% | 
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.3% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 17.0% | 15.7% | 
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% | 
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 18.1% | 17.4% | 
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 10.6% | 12.6% |