Living in Prescott, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prescott · Census data 2020–2024
Prescott has 389 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $70,568 (28% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $293,200, the median rent is $1,138/month.
Prescott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Prescott at a glance
- Population
- 389
- Median age
- 37State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $70,568State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $293,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,138/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Prescott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Prescott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prescott the median home value is $293,200, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,138 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,547 a month in housing costs.
Prescott median household income
The median household income in Prescott is $70,568 and the income per person is $29,474. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Prescott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 163
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.92
Prescott demographics
- Population
- 389
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prescott ›
Education in Prescott
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Prescott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prescott
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Prescott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott | 389 | $70,568 | $293,200 | $1,138 |
| Waitsburg | 1,083 | $67,917 | $266,400 | $811 |
| Walla Walla | 33,925 | $66,748 | $393,600 | $1,323 |
| Dayton | 2,774 | $70,625 | $243,600 | $973 |
| Garrett | 1,697 | $118,609 | $372,000 | $780 |
| Walla Walla East | 2,099 | $89,951 | $607,900 | — |
| College Place | 9,854 | $61,914 | $366,600 | $1,186 |
| Umapine | 1,215 | $55,927 | $459,000 | $967 |
| Touchet | 558 | $89,792 | $378,900 | $936 |
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What is the median household income in Prescott, WA?
The median household income in Prescott is $70,568, 28% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Prescott?
The median home value in Prescott is $293,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Prescott?
The median gross rent in Prescott is $1,138 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Prescott, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Prescott?
The median age in Prescott is 37 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Prescott?
The average commute to work in Prescott is 39 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prescott?
The unemployment rate in Prescott is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prescott?
10.9% of adults in Prescott have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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