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Prescott, Arizona, in Yavapai county, is 65 miles SW of Flagstaff, Arizona (center to center) and 78 miles N of Phoenix, Arizona. The city is conveniently located inside the Flagstaff metropolitan area. There are an estimated 33,938 people in Prescott.
In Prescott, about 51% of adults are married.
Prescott has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Prescott had a median family income of $46,481. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Prescott. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($44,895) in Prescott. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 66% of housing in Prescott is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Prescott, 85% of commuters drive to work. Prescott is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Comparing Prescott to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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