Prescott, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Prescott, Arizona Summary
Life in Prescott research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Prescott over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Prescott:
The population in Prescott is 45,063.
The median home value in Prescott is $386,300.
The median income in Prescott is $61,090.
The cost of living in Prescott is 115 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Prescott is $957.
The unemployment rate in Prescott is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Prescott is 11.2%.
Table Of Contents
Prescott SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
Prescott, AZ Crime Report
828
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,729.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.59%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Prescott / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 828 | 1,729.4 | 2,712.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 192 | 401.0 | 484.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 8 | 16.7 | 83.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 162 | 338.4 | 350.2 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 636 | 1,328.4 | 2,227.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 127 | 265.3 | 330.0 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 474 | 990.0 | 1,656.0 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 73.1 | 241.7 | 282.7 |
Prescott, AZ Cost Of Living
115
Prescott's Overall Cost Of Living
Prescott's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Prescott | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 107 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 121 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
Prescott, AZ Photos
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Rankings for Prescott in Arizona
Map Of Prescott, AZ
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Population over time in Prescott
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,463 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 42,068 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 41,468 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 41,090 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 40,700 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 40,130 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 40,003 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 39,916 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 40,055 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 39,938 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prescott
| Race | Prescott | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.7% | 53.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 4.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 31.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Prescott
| Gender | Prescott | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prescott for adults over 25
| Education | Prescott | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prescott, Arizona
| Income | Prescott | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.4% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 7.4% | 9.5% |
