What are the schools like in Prescott, WA?

Prescott is served primarily by Prescott School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Prescott?

The median household income in Prescott, WA is $45,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.

What is the weather like in Prescott, WA?

Prescott has an average high temperature of 41.9°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

Prescott, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Prescott, WA affordable or expensive?

Prescott's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Prescott is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $187,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Prescott, WA?

Prescott has a violent crime rate of 241.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1899.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Prescott, WA a Good Place to Live?

Prescott is a small town of 303 in Washington, with a median household income of $45,625 and a 10.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Prescott stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Prescott is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Prescott city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Prescott's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Prescott costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Prescott, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$187,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Prescott's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

241.9 /100k

Property Crime

1899.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Prescott is served primarily by Prescott School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Prescott, WA	National Avg
School District	Prescott School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Prescott sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 18.7 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Prescott, WA
Average High — January	41.9°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	18.7"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Prescott, WA	National Avg
Population	303	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waitsburg, WA 8 mi Dixie, WA 13 mi Walla Walla, WA 16 mi Dayton, WA 16 mi Garrett, WA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Prescott

Prescott, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99348

Prescott vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prescott, WA affordable or expensive?

Prescott's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Prescott roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $187,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Prescott, WA?

Prescott's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1899.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Prescott?

Public schools in Prescott are operated by Prescott School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Prescott, WA a good place to live?

Prescott, WA has a population of 303, a median household income of $45,625, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Prescott?

Prescott averages 41.9°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.7 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Prescott?

Prescott, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99348.

What is the population of Prescott?

The population of Prescott, Washington is 303 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Prescott?

Key numbers for living in Prescott: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $187,500, median household income $45,625, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prescott side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.