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| What Prescott is like for active adults |
Located at an elevation of 5400 feet in the mountains of north central Arizona, the City of Prescott (population over 41,000 in 2006) was the original territorial capital of the Arizona Territory. This old mining town and now popular active adult retirement community borders the Prescott National Forest to the south and west. Prescott and the nearby towns of Chino Valley and Prescott Valley form what is known locally as the Tri-City area.
Carrying the nickname, “Everybody’s Hometown,” Prescott is home to the downtown Courthouse Plaza, famous Whiskey Row, World's Oldest Rodeo, Prescott Fine Arts Association, Sharlot Hall Museum, and the Phippen Art Museum. The State of Arizona has been officially designated Prescott as “Arizona’s Christmas City”.
The downtown’s Courthouse Plaza, framed by towering elms, is the focal point for much of what goes on in this active tourist and retirement community. Activities include crafts fairs, antique shows and art shows.
Many active adults 55+ have moved to Prescott for its warm climate and interesting setting. The variety of housing choices keeps increasing to meet the demand of baby boomers who would like to retire here. You can choose to live in town or outside in an active adult community, many of which are gated and golf-oriented. The median home sales price is just over $300,000 in late 2008, about the same as it was in 2007.
Here is more help with what it is like to retire in Arizona, including tax information. Prescott is often mentioned in connection with the 100 best places to retire |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Prescott National Forest • Charming ambience with historical background • 525 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. • Whiskey Row • 5400 ft. altitude |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • There are a lot of tourists
• Colder winters than the rest of Arizona
• Watering restrictions |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Prescott is a growing, vital community, having expanded 19% from 2000 to 2005. It is a very popular retirement spot, rated the #1 retirement location in the U.S. by one source. Almost 90% of the population is white, 42% have a college degree or higher. |
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| Manufacturing, health care, hospitality, education, retail |
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| Physical environment |
| Prescott is in the mountains north of Phoenix. At an elevation of 5400 feet it has cooler summers than most of the rest of Arizona. If you love the outdoors and majestic scenery, this is a great place. |
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| Prescott has a vibrant cultural environment. Leading institutions include the Fine Arts Association, Sharlot Hall Museum, Phippen Art Museum, Folk Arts Fair, Frontier Days, and Territorial Days. Yavapai College and Prescott College, along with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are located in Prescott. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center |
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| Transportation |
| Love Field is the Prescott Airport. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 80 miles away |
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Facts about PRESCOTT
- State: AZ
- Environment: Mountains,Desert,Small Town,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: jb
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 31 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.6/5 ( 25 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.6/5 ( 27 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.8/5 ( 23 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 22 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.9/5 ( 22 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.7/5 ( 28 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.4/5 ( 29 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.6/5 ( 28 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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