Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
30%
Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,594
Population
48,993
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Arizona’s must stunning natural landscapes surround this thriving suburban community
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Prescott Valley is a large suburban town positioned on the northeast side of Prescott in central Arizona. The town’s landscape is almost entirely filled by residential neighborhoods, with many Prescott commuters drawn to the tranquil atmosphere. On the south side, State Route 69 serves as the town’s main commercial backbone, lined by shopping centers, restaurants, movie theaters, and other popular hangouts. Nestled between Prescott National Forest and Coconino National Forest with Grand Canyon National Park just a short drive to the north, residents enjoy a prime location for experiencing the phenomenal natural beauty of the region anytime, with endless opportunities for hiking, camping, and mountain biking within minutes of home.
Explore the City
There are plenty of multi-story hilltop homes in Mayer.
Colt Grill is a BBQ smokehouse in Prescott Valley with a full bar.
Come fish in Fain Lake just minutes from Castle Canyon Mesa.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,384
Average: $78,979
Education
10,653
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,702
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Prescott Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Prescott Valley, AZ is $1,397 for a studio, $1,600 for one bedroom, $1,884 for two bedrooms, and $2,111 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prescott Valley has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,600/month
693 Sq Ft
House
$2,331/month
1,583 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Prescott Valley, AZ is 24.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Prescott Valley is 72.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,397 - $2,111. You can expect to pay 2.7% more for groceries, 9.7% less for utilities, and 4.3% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Prescott Valley, AZ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
744 Students
Public
Grades K-5
446 Students
Acorn Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
294 Students
Coyote Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
456 Students
Public
Grades K-5
300 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
744 Students
Acorn Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
294 Students
Public
Grades K-8
433 Students
Franklin Phonetic Primary School
Public
Grades K-8
362 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
342 Students
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Prescott Vall
Public
Grades 9-12
327 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,613 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
108 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
22 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
10 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Highlands Center for Natural History
- Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail
- Watson Woods Riparian Preserve
- Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
- Watson Lake Park
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.