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Prescott Valley, AZ

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Prescott Valley, AZ

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 42
Population48,048
Foreign Born4.0%
Population Density1,188people per mi²
Median Age47.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

129/100

29% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Prescott Valley, Arizona

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$44k
Comfortable $69k$102k
Luxury $101k+$157k+
Elite (Top 5%) $119k+$185k+
Affordability Ratio

70%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
29
Positive
7
Poor
3
Negative
0

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

1.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

8.7mi

Airport

Cutter Aviation - Prescott (PRC)

6.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Prescott, AZ

10.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 3.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 16.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 87.1 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 2.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$71k+6.3%
6% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$668k
2% above US avg
College Educated
24.0%
31% below US avg
WFH
12.3%
14% below US avg
Homeownership
70.8%
8% above US avg
Median Home
$376k
33% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 80% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−4.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+11.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.04 / 1k Residents92% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.55 / 1k Residents6% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−19.6%
Burglary
0.40 / 1k Residents76% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.78 / 1k Residents48% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.57 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+7Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Prescott Valley, Arizona
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season208 days294 frost-free
Annual Rainfall12.6"
Elevation5,013 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Weak81 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,188/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 173 mi · coast 224 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$107.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T20:21:16.000Z

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