Retiring in Prescott, Arizona

Overview

Cooler mile-high mountain town with pine forests instead of Phoenix's desert sprawl.

Home Price

Homes in Prescott typically range from $439k to $790k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Prescott's cost of living index is 95.6 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 86°F and winter daytime temperatures around 51°F, with low humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 72/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Prescott scores a safety index of 72.1/100 and a political stability score of 7.2/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 126 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Hiking
• Fishing
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Farmers markets

Things to Consider

• Limited direct flights
• Growing tourist traffic