Best Places to Live in Prescott Metro Area, Arizona

The Prescott, AZ metropolitan area is a bustling desert city that blends modern amenities with the beauty of the natural landscape. The region features plenty of trails for hiking and biking, lakes and rivers for swimming and fishing, as well as access to nearby national parks that offer breathtaking panoramic views of the region. Quality educational institutions are available throughout the region as well as medical facilities that provide top notch health care services to residents at a competitive cost of living. Housing prices are generally reasonable in this area - making it an ideal destination for those looking to explore all that Prescott has to offer while still keeping their budget under control. Small city - Northwest Arizona, south end of Chino Valley.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Prescott Metro Area is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Prescott Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Prescott Metro Area's cost of living is 14.4% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Prescott Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the Prescott metro area, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Prescott metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 63.7% to 34.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Prescott Metro Area's population is 240,226 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Prescott Metro Area is Real Estate: $418,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.7%.

SCHOOLS

Prescott Metro Area public schools spend $6,886 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.6 students per teacher in Prescott Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Prescott

It's a good time to buy in Prescott. Home Appreciation is up 27.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Prescott is $418,900.

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