What BestPlaces Users Say about Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley is a town located in central Arizona, known for its beautiful scenery and small-town charm. It has a population of approximately 45,000 and is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities and family-friendly atmosphere.
Prescott Valley seems to be a popular place to live among its residents, with many praising its quality of life and community spirit. According to users on BestPlaces.net, the town has a rating of 8 out of 10 for livability, with many positive reviews highlighting the town's affordability, safety, and amenities.
One user, named Emily, shared her experience living in Prescott Valley, stating, "I have lived in Prescott Valley for over 20 years and have loved every minute of it. It's a beautiful town with friendly people and plenty to do. The cost of living is affordable and the crime rate is low. I highly recommend it for families and retirees."
Another user, Mike, mentioned the town's scenic views and outdoor activities, saying, "Prescott Valley is a beautiful place to live. The views of the mountains are breathtaking and there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy, especially hiking and biking. It's a great place for nature lovers."
However, not all reviews were completely positive. A user named Karen expressed some concerns about the town's growth, saying, "I've lived in Prescott Valley for 15 years and have seen a lot of changes. While it's still a nice place to live, the constant growth has caused some issues, especially with traffic and overcrowding. But overall, I still enjoy living here."
On the other hand, another user, John, shared his love for the town's community spirit, stating, "I have lived in many places, but Prescott Valley has by far the friendliest and most welcoming community. The people here are what make this town truly special. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else."
Overall, it seems that many residents of Prescott Valley are happy with their choice of living in this small town in Arizona. From its natural beauty and outdoor activities to its affordability and friendly community, it offers a well-rounded lifestyle for its residents.
based on 34 ReviewsGet to know Prescott Valley with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Prescott Valley
Good Bang for your Buck - 1/2/2017
I moved to Prescott Valley in 2004. We were able to buy a new 2500 sqft home in an upscale Community for $228,000.00. It has now appreciated to $335,000.00. The same house in L.A. California would most likely cost in the neighborhood of 1.2 Million $. This is a small town but it offers a lot for the mature adult. I would not recommend it for 20 somethings for there is not real night life other than some bars. It has all 4 seasons and a little snow in the winter. If you are moving here from a high priced real estate location you will like what you can get for the price. 15 min from the town of Prescott it offers a lot of pluses. Prescott is nice but much higher priced. The town is old so streets are narrow, and the city council has that if you are not from here don't give us your opinion attitude. Great to visit and then go home to PV (Prescott Valley). An hour from Phoenix if you need the big city. To see homes in the area I would use
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Depends on what you want - 9/20/2016
I'm not from PV but grew up in the Northeastern part of the state. I have been to PV and P many times and would say that if you like a small town (though moderately-sized compared to where I grew up), a variety of outdoor activities, slow pace, and moderate climate then it seems like a great place. If you like the night life, plenty of stores and entertainment, and a fast pace then it's probably not for you. It does seem to be growing so that may change eventually.
I always find it so fascinating when urban dwellers (I've lived in Phoenix and Tucson for extended periods) say that there's 'nothing to do' in ((choose your small town)). I have the opposite perspective, as I love getting outdoors, in the forest, on the trail, on the lake and feel claustrophobic in the city. There's plenty to do for 'free' outdoors, but relatively little in the city. If you have cash to burn, then there's plenty to do in the city. It all just depends on what YOU consider 'things to
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Lackluster - 6/24/2015
I would agree with many of the comments made about Prescott Valley. It is a small town with minimal shopping, family entertainment, and social life. My husband and I moved here from Phoenix 2 years ago hoping to get out of the "rat race." Unfortunately, we are now in place that seems to be moving at a "snail's pace." The people here are nice enough but pretty much keep to themselves. I hardly ever see any young people...most of the peeps around here are older. There isn't much to do in the summer until it gets cooler in the evening...but then the mosquitoes and other bugs come out. The public pools are soooo busy, it's a joke trying to "swim" there. It's more like squeeze into a small corner so you won't get jostled. There are couple of parks. One of them is fun for kids. Bust most of them seem to cater to fishermen or walkers. We go into Prescott quite a bit, but the Courthouse Square has lost its mystique and we've visited just about every venue. All in all, I think PV, P,
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Great Place for Retirees - 2/23/2015
PV has everything you need - close to home...all the stores, good restaurants, top of the line medical facilities, 5 lakes, Harkin theaters, bowling alley, vets, Lodges - Moose, Elks, VFW, as well as a wonderful climate, mild winters, beautiful scenery, and close to historic Prescott, only a few hours from Phoenix if you want the desert, or Flagstaff is you want to ski, and the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell. Great opportunities for seniors, community college continuing ed courses - a healthy atmosphere and attitude of locals. I highly recommend giving PV a
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A town with amazing potential but wasted - 10/18/2013
First I should explain that the town of Prescott, AZ is approximately 10 miles to the west. There is a local snarking at each other as to which town is the best (likely by insecure inhabitants) because there is not much differences between the two. Prescott valley as the name implies is built on a valley between foothills starting in earnest in the 1960's and is relatively flat. It's the homes of upper and lower middle class families. Prescott is located in the foothills which established in 1870's and is home to the retired rich and the impoverished. The end result is that each town has it's balance.
Being high desert Prescott Valley has a wonderful 4 season climate, hot summers in the 80-90's with low humidity but not nearly as hot as the lower altitudes such as Phoenix. Spring and fall are paradise and winter is the occasional light dusting of snow that melts by noon. Kids love it when we get the rarer 1 inch of snow but they have to get out in it before 10AM. Having
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Not for me - 10/13/2012
I was so happy to relocate there from San Diego. I did do my homework and after staying there for 3 months I realized it was not for me. The altitude was hard to adjust too. I did not care for the lack of malls or one mall I should say. I was grateful to come back here and I just would warn people to think twice. Medical care was not the best either, and the places to eat seemed mundane. Not good for single people or if you like to go dancing either. Just make an informed decision and don't make a mistake like I
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Worst place to live EVER!!! - 8/10/2012
The speed limit is 25 miles per hour throughout the whole town you have to plan a day trip to get to the grocery store. on top of the ridiculously low speed limit, everyone seems to want to drive ten miles under the speed limit due to the speed traps all over town. The police force is completely corrupt. a cesspool of dirty cops. I personall have been pulled over for not turning into the "proper lane" also for not using my turn signal, not going fast enough when the light turned green, my tint on the BACK window was supposedly too dark, and one license plate light out. the place is crawling with cops who will pull you over for quite literally anything. the main travel route to prescott is 45 mph the entire 15 miles uphill, and riddled with stop lights. not to mention the dating scene. there is absolutely no where to meet anyone other than the bar which is not a savory place to meet the "man of your dreams". Also there is absolutely no where to take your kids to have fun. The zoo is
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