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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Serenity

Affordable areas near Prescott?

Hello, I've been here for 4 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 46,744 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this?

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Adam L.

Is Prescott worth moving to in 2026?

Curious what people think. I work in marketing and With a population of 46,744, Prescott is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Isaiah T.

What to expect moving to Prescott?

I work in engineering and Household incomes average around $69,151 in Prescott. The median home value here is around $528,500, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $69,151, which feels about average for the area. The school system vari...

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vegasrunner2023

Cost of living reality check -Prescott

Would love some local perspective. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Harper

Moving from Memphis to Prescott next month

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Thanks! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Isaiah T.

Prescott is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather ...

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Melanie White

Commute times in Prescott -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $528,500, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,304/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $528,500 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,744 people. It's not perfect, ...

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vegasrunner2023

Working remotely from Prescott

First post here. With a population of 46,744, Prescott is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Melanie White

Anyone else love living in Prescott?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 5 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,304 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? Thanks for reading.

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Elizabeth F.

Freelancing from Prescott -experience?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The...

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Vivian H.

Best companies to work for in Prescott?

I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisi...

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Olivia Brown

Is Prescott a good place to live?

Alright, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Prescott?

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Ella Ross

Rent vs buy in Prescott -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 46,744, Prescott is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all th...

9 replies 19 upvotes housing
Camila Chavez

Moving to Prescott for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $528,500, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $69,151 in Prescott. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing ...

11 replies 22 upvotes moving
Benjamin Lopez

How is the nightlife in Prescott?

OK so I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $69,151, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,304 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thou...

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Nevaeh P.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Prescott?

Hey everyone, We have two kids and With a population of 46,744, Prescott is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Prescott? It's a very car-dependent ci...

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