Arizona · Metropolitan Area
Prescott Valley is a mid-size city in Arizona with a population of 48,048. Residents earn $70,793 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Prescott Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Prescott Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prescott Valley is $70,793, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Prescott Valley is $376,300, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,471 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Prescott Valley is below the national average at 220 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,318 per 100,000, near the national average.
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.
Prescott Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 83.9% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.1% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,793 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,604 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,051 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,915 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,444 |
| County GDP | $12,137M |
| Restaurants | 612 |
| Healthcare | 833 |
| Retail | 790 |
| Manufacturing | 200 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,708 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.99% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $376,300 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $457,727 |
| Median List Price | $499,900 |
| Median List Price | $499,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $284 |
| Homes Sold | 69 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 26.7% |
| Inventory | 307 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,471 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,748 |
| Studio | $1,053 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,151 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,889 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,158 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,708 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.99% |
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,160/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 833 |
| Total Violent | 219.8/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.5/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.5/100K |
| Robbery | 32.5/100K |
| Assault | 167.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,318.0/100K |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 267.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,013.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.5/100K |
| Arson | 7.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.5 inches |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Area | 40.4 sq mi (104.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5979°N, 112.3185°W |
| County FIPS | 04025 |
Winner: Republican by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.62 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,188/sq mi |
| Total Area | 40.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 833 |
| Restaurants | 612 |
| Retail Stores | 790 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |