Median Income
$61,200
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.4%
244% higher than US avg
How Prescott Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,078
Median AgeN/A
Density2,139/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,200
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment12.4%
PovertyN/A
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,890
Rent Burden21.7%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+2.5%
Is Prescott a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Prescott receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Prescott offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Prescott is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Prescott has a population of 4,078 with a density of 2,139 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (97.4%).
Population
4,078
Total Population
2021 Census
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.7% |
The median household income in Prescott is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,200 |
| 19% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.4% |
| 244% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.3% |
| Housing Units | 1,890 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Prescott vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Prescott vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7168°N, 75.5160°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |