At a Glance
Median Income
$82,730
$43,196 per capita
Home Value
$282,100
Zillow: $390,661
Median Rent
$1,284/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prescott residents earn a median household income of $82,730 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,196. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prescott is $282,100 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,661. Median rent is $1,284/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Prescott reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 958/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Prescott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prescott has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,376
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,546/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,730
Per Capita$43,196
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$282,100
Rent$1,284
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$390,661
Housing Units2,052
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property958/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary257/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation843 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Prescott was built in 1979.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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