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University Place, WA vs Prescott, AZ

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Are people in Prescott older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Prescott is 23.0 years older than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Prescott or University Place?
- Prescott housing costs are 0.2% more expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Prescott or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Prescott is 9.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of University Place.

Things to do in University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

Things to do in Prescott?
Prescott, Arizona is situated in Yavapai County providing visitors access to leisure areas such as Watson Lake Park combined with local restaurants like Bill’s Pizza & Pub.

 University Place, WAPrescott, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,063329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock60.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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Reviews for Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  More

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