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Prescott, Wisconsin, in Pierce county, is 18 miles E of Eagan, Minnesota (center to center) and 19 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,764 people in Prescott.
In Prescott, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Prescott had a median family income of $60,237. Prescott has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Prescott.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) 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. Property taxes are a bit high in Prescott, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Prescott, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Prescott strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Prescott to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime |  | |
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