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Prescott Valley.
About
Life in Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley offers a quieter, more affordable alternative to metro Phoenix while keeping you within reach of the city—most people are looking at a 21-minute average commute to jobs in town, though some will drive further. The median home value around $413,200 and rents averaging $1,580 monthly are genuinely reasonable for Arizona, which is why retirees have made this place home in large numbers; you'll notice that shift in the community character. The job market is solid with a 3.9% unemployment rate and diverse employers across manufacturing, retail, and services, though this isn't a major job hub so career options can feel limited depending on your field.
Prescott Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Foreign-Born
7.1%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+12.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Prescott Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Prescott Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (67.3%), and 11.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
29.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for AZ
Rent, home values, and income in Prescott Valley
Rent and home values here are close to the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,792
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $454,799 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below AZ average
Unemployment in Prescott Valley
Unemployment in Prescott Valley is 0.4 percentage points lower than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Prescott Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Prescott Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Prescott Valley, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 82 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 7% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Prescott Valley runs 7% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
305.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
693.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Prescott Valley Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yavapai County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yavapai County, which includes Prescott Valley, the most common type is flash flood, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 19 | Flash Flood | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 33 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 48 | Flash Flood | $198,000 |
| 2021 | 45 | Flash Flood | $110,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 25 | Flash Flood | $1.6M |
| 2018 | 49 | Flash Flood | $1.5M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Yavapai County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Yavapai County, which includes Prescott Valley, is typically good — 234 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
234
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Yavapai County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Prescott Valley has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.1"
Annual Snowfall
10.2"
Hot Days/Year
44
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
128
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
62
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 24°F | 1.52" |
| Feb | 55°F | 26°F | 1.78" |
| Mar | 61°F | 32°F | 1.46" |
| Apr | 68°F | 37°F | 0.57" |
| May | 76°F | 45°F | 0.51" |
| Jun | 87°F | 54°F | 0.23" |
| Jul | 90°F | 61°F | 2.69" |
| Aug | 87°F | 60°F | 2.78" |
| Sep | 82°F | 52°F | 1.64" |
| Oct | 73°F | 40°F | 0.96" |
| Nov | 62°F | 30°F | 0.87" |
| Dec | 52°F | 24°F | 1.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Prescott Valley
Uninsured
9.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Prescott Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Exceptional Community Hospital Prescott
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Prescott
The Healing Place
Psychiatric · 9.1 mi away · Prescott
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Prescott
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Prescott Valley (within 15 miles)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
7.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,218 students · in-state tuition $45,941 · 72% graduate · median earnings $92,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 219 students · in-state tuition $35,685 · 51% graduate · median earnings $47,260 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tuzigoot National Monument, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tuzigoot National Monument (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayMontezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayWalnut Canyon National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awaySunset Crater Volcano National Monument
National Monument
70 mi awayWupatki National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayGrand Canyon National Park
National Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley Public Library
7401 E Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley
Cities Near Prescott Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Prescott Valley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Prescott Valley FAQ
Is Prescott Valley, Arizona affordable?⌄
Prescott Valley's median rent is $1,580/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $74,569/year. Median home value is $413,200.
Is Prescott Valley, Arizona safe?⌄
Prescott Valley's violent crime rate was 306 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 694 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Prescott Valley, Arizona?⌄
Prescott Valley has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Prescott Valley, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Prescott Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,580/month and median household income is $74,569/year. The median home value is $413,200. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Prescott Valley, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Prescott Valley is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from