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Prescott
  • Town in Arizona
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Prescott

#2 in Best Places to Live in Yavapai County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Prescott is a town in Arizona with a population of 45,063. Prescott is in Yavapai County. Living in Prescott offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Prescott there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Prescott and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Prescott are above average.
    Population
    45,063
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $386,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $957
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      361.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      74.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      17.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      337.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      916.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      75.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      6%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      40%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Prescott

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,090
    National
    $69,021
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