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Population:229,007
Pop. Change:37%
State: Arizona
Metro Area:Prescott Metro Area
County:Yavapai
City:Prescott, Prescott Valley, ... 26 more
Zip Code:86312, 86314, ... 38 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Prescott, Arizona Metro Area

As of 2011, Prescott Metro Area's population is 229,007 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 36.62 percent.

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The median home cost in Prescott Metro Area is $206,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -9.69 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Prescott Metro Area's cost of living is 6.80% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Prescott Metro Area public schools spend $5,614 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 17.5 students per teacher in Prescott Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Prescott Metro Area is 10.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Prescott Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.77 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Prescott Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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