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%.
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.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Prescott / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
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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 |
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.
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 |
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!!!
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.
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.
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 | - |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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.
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% |