Prescott, AZ
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-11-16

Living In Prescott, Arizona Summary

Life in Prescott research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Prescott over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Prescott:

  • The population in Prescott is 45,063.

  • The median home value in Prescott is $386,300.

  • The median income in Prescott is $61,090.

  • The cost of living in Prescott is 115 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Prescott is $957.

  • The unemployment rate in Prescott is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Prescott is 11.2%.

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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 115 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 $386,300.

  • The median income in Prescott is $61,090.

115
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 115 107 100
Services 108 102 100
Groceries 99 101 100
Health 98 94 100
Housing 134 121 100
Transportation 107 105 100
Utilities 94 97 100

Prescott, AZ Photos

Courthouseplaza Buckeyoneil
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Panorama Of The Courthouse Square In Downtown Prescottc Arizona
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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 45,063. The population has increased 12.8% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2021 45,063 7.1%
2020 42,068 1.4%
2019 41,468 0.9%
2018 41,090 1.0%
2017 40,700 1.4%
2016 40,130 0.3%
2015 40,003 0.2%
2014 39,916 -0.3%
2013 40,055 0.3%
2012 39,938 -

Race / Ethnicity in Prescott

White
85.7% (38,610)
African American
0.4% (181)
American Indian
0.5% (214)
Asian
1.8% (833)
Hawaiian
0.2% (77)
Other
0.1% (24)
Two Or More
2.8% (1,240)
Hispanic
8.6% (3,884)

Prescott is:

  • 85.7% White with 38,610 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 181 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 214 American Indian residents.

  • 1.8% Asian with 833 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 77 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 24 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 1,240 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.6% Hispanic with 3,884 Hispanic residents.

Race Prescott AZ USA
White 85.7% 53.4% 59.4%
African American 0.4% 4.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.5% 3.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.2% 3.2%
Hispanic 8.6% 31.9% 18.4%

Gender in Prescott

Female
51.3% (23,101)
Male
48.7% (21,962)
  • Prescott is 51.3% female with 23,101 female residents.

  • Prescott is 48.7% male with 21,962 male residents.

Gender Prescott AZ USA
Female 51.3% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 48.7% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Prescott for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (450)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (1,802)
High School / GED
18.0% (8,111)
Some College
28.0% (12,617)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (4,506)
Bachelor's Degree
21.0% (9,463)
Master's Degree
12.0% (5,407)
Professional Degree
3.0% (1,351)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (1,351)
  • 1.0% of adults in Prescott completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Prescott completed 9-12th grade.

  • 18.0% of adults in Prescott completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Prescott completed some college.

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

  • 21.0% 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.

Education Prescott AZ USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 18.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 28.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% 19.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Prescott, Arizona

  • 4.4% of households in Prescott earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Prescott earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Prescott earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Prescott earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Prescott earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.4% of households in Prescott earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Prescott earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Prescott earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Prescott earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Prescott earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (197,812)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (173,351)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.3% (420,298)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (390,307)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (618,324)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.4% (965,240)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.1% (501,976)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (621,514)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (275,661)
$200,000 or more
7.6% (341,811)
Income Prescott AZ USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 5.5% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.3% 7.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 8.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 12.6% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.4% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.1% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 16.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 7.0% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 7.6% 7.4% 9.5%

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