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Prescott, Arizona
Mile-high pines and mild weather.
Outdoor Lifestyle55+ LivingBudget Retirement
At a glance
46,000
Population
60
Median age
$62,000
Median income
$545,000
Median home price
0.6%/yr
Property tax
$4,000
Monthly budget
108 (100=avg)
Cost of living
277/yr
Sunny days
34/100
Walk score
PRC (regional) / PHX (90 min)
Airport
4/5
Healthcare
68/100
Safety
Climate: Four mild seasons, cooler than Phoenix · State tax: Flat 2.5% (Social Security exempt)
Why retire in Prescott?
At a mile high, Prescott escapes Phoenix's heat with ponderosa pines, lakes, and a historic Whiskey Row downtown — a longtime retiree favorite.
Pros
- Four mild seasons
- Ponderosa pines & lakes
- Social Security not taxed
- Historic small-town feel
Consider
- Farther from a major airport
- Wildfire awareness needed
- Fewer specialists locally
Lifestyle
Lake and trail recreation, the historic square, art galleries, and rodeo-town heritage.
Housing options
Pine-shaded homes and 55+ communities in Prescott Valley; steady new construction.
Healthcare
Yavapai Regional (Dignity Health) serves the area; Phoenix specialists 90 minutes away.
Senior living resources
Active 55+ communities
Senior centers
Yavapai College OLLI
Extensive trails & lakes
Local housing market
$545,000
Median sale price
55
Avg days on market
+2% yr/yr
Appreciation