At a Glance
Median Income
$69,151
$49,159 per capita
Home Value
$528,500
Zillow: $597,307
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
335/100K
1,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
11.8% smoking rate
How Prescott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prescott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prescott a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prescott residents earn a median household income of $69,151 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,159. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,444 business establishments, including 612 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prescott is $528,500 , 87% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $597,307. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Prescott reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,121/100K. The murder rate is 2.1/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in Prescott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prescott has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population46,744
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density950/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,151
Per Capita$49,159
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
C
Home Value$528,500
Rent$1,304
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$597,307
Housing Units25,016
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent335/100K
Property1,121/100K
Murder2.1/100K
Assault292/100K
Burglary223/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation5,289 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Prescott was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 612 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.