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Prescott Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weather like in Prescott?

Prescott has four seasons. Summers are warm but much cooler than Phoenix, and winters bring cold nights and occasional snow.

How far is Prescott from Phoenix?

Often about an hour and 45 minutes to two hours, depending on traffic and route.

What county is Prescott in?

Yavapai County. Prescott is the county seat.

What is there to do outdoors?

Watson Lake, Willow Lake, and Lynx Lake are close to town, and trails at Thumb Butte and the Granite Dells are local favorites.

What should I check on properties outside town?

Water source, septic, road maintenance, and wildfire risk. Some properties use private wells or shared wells, so confirm the details for each one.

Overview for Prescott, AZ

65,412 people live in Prescott, where the median age is 59.5 and the average individual income is $48,881. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

65,412

Total Population

59.5 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,881

Average individual Income

Around Prescott, AZ

There's plenty to do around Prescott, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Blue Star Bakery, The Purple Taco, and Huminbird Effects.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Blue Star Bakery page on Yelp	Dining	4.24 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the The Purple Taco page on Yelp	Dining	4.24 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Huminbird Effects page on Yelp	Shopping	4.24 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the International Solutions Center page on Yelp	Active	4.24 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Yavapai Trail Adventures page on Yelp	Active	4.24 miles	14 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Glow-N-Go Aesthetics page on Yelp	Beauty	4.24 miles	1 review	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Prescott, AZ

Population Households Employment

Prescott has 31,422 households, with an average household size of 1.5025. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Prescott do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 65,412 people call Prescott home. The population density is 381 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

65,412

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

59.5 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

31,422

Total Households

1.5025

Average Household Size

$48,881

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Prescott, AZ

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The following schools are within or nearby Prescott. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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