Prescott vs. Prescott Valley

In this week's video, Prescott vs. Prescott Valley, we discuss some of the differences between these two neighboring cities. There are some really big ones considering the towns are only 8 miles from each other.
According to 2020 Census Data:
Median Age of Prescott; 59
Median Age of Prescott Valley; 47
Population: Prescott; 46,833
Population: Prescott Valley; 48,188
Top Employer: Prescott; Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Top Employer: Prescott Valley; Yavapai Medical Center East Campus
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[@Bornagain7202]

We don't want all this open land or what we have left of it to be destroyed with development

[@joevarga5982]

It will be. It's only a matter of time.

[@user-pd1bp2qn8x]

It's too late now,,they already sold the land,,not to the Chinese company,,that's just a cover up,,it's actually Bill Gates, the one and only,,

[@maxfit68906]

Always enjoy your content. “Mahalo” for taking the time and showing the difference between these AMAZING Towns. Best of both worlds.

[@PaulJKennedyOC]

Very informative-good work.

[@dave2431]

Prescott Valley library rocks, especially the childrens section and librarians, fun content

[@joevarga5982]

The parking spaces are smaller than life size. Good luck getting out of there without a door dent.

[@dave2431]

Somehow we have managed for the last few years. Consider parking a bit further away and taking a couple spaces. There are usually more than 100 spaces that are not used. @@joevarga5982

[@quy1981vlog1]

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[@dylanarmenta6691]

Definitely be interested in any condos in Prescott 👍🏽

[@DunnDeLAdolo]

I truly appreciate the videos! You guys are awesome. We may be making a move for my wife’s job opportunity at the VA.

[@heatherrue2655]

The only real difference between the two is that Prescott has character and PV doesn’t, but PV is quieter. If PV would fix up the ramshackle buildings along 69 it would greatly improve the look of the area. I’ve owned homes in both and currently live in PV, because I couldn’t take dealing with downtown traffic that has invaded it since I moved here in 2010.

[@livinginprescott]

I have been hearing lately Mayor Kell is trying to do some beautification projects along the strip malls on Hwy 69. It will take time but will be nice. Many people just drive through the town and don’t realize how nice our Prescott Valley Town Center is. Thanks for watching.

[@cackleberrycottage2340]

My daughter lives in Prescott Valley and bought land there to build a house. However, we like Prescott better and are watching the housing prices hoping they come down. We would love to retire to Prescott, but for now we are stuck behind enemy lines in CA.

[@plaguepandemic5651]

People from CA are why the housing prices are so high. EVERYBODY wants to retire here. Now all I wanna do is move away. Prescott used to have houses for $180,000, now they're much more expensive. Traffic used to be bearable, now it's congested everywhere you go and the roads are beat to hell and full of potholes. Prescott Valley used to be beautiful grassland filled with antelope and now it's literally all corporate housing developments. My hometown, the place I grew up, is being ruined by people moving here in droves

[@joevarga5982]

@@plaguepandemic5651 Are you a Democrat?

[@joevarga5982]

@@plaguepandemic5651 You've been voting Democrat, right?

[@joevarga5982]

@@plaguepandemic5651 You've obviously been voting Democrat, so you've been voting for OPEN BORDERS. The borders are WIDE OPEN now, thanks to YOU putting Joe Biden in the White House. Immigrants pour into CA, drive up rents and home prices and drive out Americans. Most of the population growth in the USA is due to MASS IMMIGRATION, not natural births to American parents. This is your OWN fault. You've got NO right to blame this on Californians. Pull your head out and start voting right.

[@abigailh7715]

​@@joevarga5982yep they're always the ones complaining about the policies after voting for the Dims who destroy everything they touch

[@cashstore1]

Prescott has been around much longer so you get the more classy older buildings. The courthouse area is just beautiful. Nearby Prescott valley is much newer, but has it's charms as well. I live just East of Prescott valley in Dewey. We have a lot of trees in our neighborhood and a nice golf course with another one across 69 in Quail wood. I really consider Prescott and Prescott valley as one wholesome metro area. I like them both and consider them as one.

[@cashstore1]

@@livinginprescott I live in the country club. Mostly retired people there. I bet the average age is more around 68. That is how I like it, nice and quite.

[@iainblack2975]

Adult diaper night party’s?

[@joevarga5982]

@@iainblack2975 You're only making YOURSELF look like an ass on here.

[@ShOwStOpp3rr]

@cashstore1 how long is the drive between Prescott and Prescott valley? say you live in Prescott but prefer some of the modern restaurants in the valley is it an easy quick commute? whats an average time to drive between the two areas?

[@cashstore1]

@@ShOwStOpp3rr it is about 10 miles give or take a couple of miles depending what part of town. Figure about 15 minutes

[@maggiegrande3454]

Daughter lives on Coyote Springs Rd,and has a thriving equestrian business, Compass Equine. Love it there in Prescott Valley. Open Spaces and great people.Close in,and yet lots of open spaces. The best of both Worlds.

[@livinginprescott]

Our kids take lessons from your daughter!!! In fact I have even taken a refresher lesson there too! She is the absolute best!

[@maggiegrande3454]

@@livinginprescott neato! It's a small World!!Robin loves her work!

[@livinginprescott]

@@maggiegrande3454 Robin is awesome!

[@elultimo102]

I'm currently about 250 miles northeast on 40 acres @ 5700 feet. Two complaints: There is no broadcast TV and it gets COLD. I thinking either side of Prescott / Prescott valley on 5-10 acres @ 3500-4000 feet. (I want three seasons, as close to San Diego weather as possible---the one thing I really miss).

[@bluesdawg8014]

What is the average utility bill per month. Summers are warmer and winters bring some snow so my guess would be heating and cooling could be very expensive? I love the area. I've been looking for more than a year now in the Prescott area.

[@livinginprescott]

I would say our energy are relatively low in comparison to other states. It’s varies based on age of home, size and efficiency of HVAC systems. That being said our utility cost are far less here than they ever were in Phoenix even on our lowest bills in the valley. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and let us know if we can help.

[@rqlk]

I think of Arizona as a “mini Texas” because of its diverse terrain, climate and culture. The only thing it doesn’t have is a beach, but it has some place for most everyone.

[@joevarga5982]

The only thing Texas doesn't have is the Grand Canyon.

[@Marni58058]

@@joevarga5982True, but Texas is home to the second largest canyon in the nation, Palo Duro Canyon.

[@joevarga5982]

@@Marni58058 Oh, so then Texas has everything. Here I come!

[@ArtilleryAndy]

@@Marni58058true but not a wonder of the world

[@alansnow1129]

Arizona has mountains big mountains! Texas doesn’t

[@Stetson_Pacheco]

Both Cities are beautiful but personally I like Prescott Valley more, because it feels like a big city without the crime, traffic, or people of a major city! Lol! Prescott feels more like the rich old Californian retirement community. 🤣 Great video though! Keep it up! 👍

[@plaguepandemic5651]

Prescott didn't used to be this way and quite frankly the locals hate it

[@rmcpeek]

Stay in prescott valley

[@joevarga5982]

Without traffic? You're joking, right? SR-69 with all the shopping centers is just PACKED with traffic.

[@Stetson_Pacheco]

@@rmcpeek with pleasure.

[@Stetson_Pacheco]

@@joevarga5982 I didn’t say it had no traffic, I said it had less than a major city like Phoenix or Tucson.

[@narantsogtnyamdorj2989]

Yesterday We drove through Pvalley and Prescott. PV was ugly. I fallen love in Prescott. People are nice ❤

[@livinginprescott]

There are some very nice parts of Prescott Valley as well but a lot of the stuff along the highway is old and not attractive. Prescott has a ton of charm and character! We think the people who live here are some of the kindest and are awesome!

[@dawnfoster6530]

Comparing these two is like comparing apples to oranges. The first difference is one is a 'town', the other is a 'city', and the differences continue. Too many to mention but both have pros and cons. The main difference as evidenced in this video - folks in Prescott think way too much of themselves and their city.

[@livinginprescott]

They definitely are very different however many people considering a move to the area usually take a look at both. We felt this would be helpful in showing the vast difference. Thanks for watching!

[@mehran1384]

Worst drivers in the world, but great weather.

[@livinginprescott]

Love the weather. Thanks for watching

[@iainblack2975]

But I do like your Prescott videos, great work.

[@petemarron6677]

In 1970 there was like two mobile homes in PV, that's it

[@rondolan6457]

My dad moved to Prescott valley in 87 their were maybe 4 house in his area Robert road wasn't even paved my wife was born and raised in Prescott

[@joevarga5982]

This is what open borders and mass immigration leads to.

[@hollyartistauthor]

​@@joevarga5982stop drinking the hatred koolaid.

[@joevarga5982]

@@hollyartistauthor It's not hatred. Stop pulling the race card. When you open the border, the population increases. Most of the population increase in the USA is due to immigration, not childbirths of US citizens. Race has nothing to do with it. Your comment is extremely ignorant. You can't tell me how I'm wrong, so you just hurl baseless insults and call everybody a racist for no reason. You're a Democrat, right?

[@DailyStalkerUpdate]

@@hollyartistauthor When you open the border, the population increases. Race has nothing to do with it. Most of the population increase in the USA is due to immigration, not natural births of Americans. Stop calling people racist for no reason.

[@splithoof9567]

I’m interested in horse property that is very close to public-accessible trails (don’t want to trailer my horses around), in an area with NO HOA or restrictive rules, and has good water. Water can be either sourced on property (well), or municipal or PWC sourced. Not looking to buy in a planned community such as American Ranch, or similar. I don’t know much about what Prescott Valley has to offer, and am interested in learning more. I have been to Paulden several times, and Williamson Valley. A couple (+?) acres is desired.

[@DaveEPie]

What you just described is why people like you move here. Just have to come over and spend a few days looking for what fits your needs

[@user-pd1bp2qn8x]

Goggle the development Going on Now, a Chinese company bought thousands of acres and they are going to destroy the land😢

[@taijitu123]

The Forest Service recenly opened Lynx and other lakes to swimming.

[@livinginprescott]

Yeah, you kinda have to watch the USFS websites regularly if you’re a swimmer. Good to hear they’re open now!

[@tristanearley3465]

Bike trails?

[@livinginprescott]

Tons. Check out prescottmtb.com/

[@livinginprescott]

A ton of bike trails! Something for many different styles and skill levels as well.

[@nathanmacdonald6696]

Why aren’t the lakes swim able

[@quy1981vlog1]

helo you 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

Why are the lakes in Prescott not swimmable?

[@livinginprescott]

I’m honestly not sure I have heard it may be due to the level of certain bacteria found. Thanks for watching.

[@shade4562]

It's because of the pollution from mining. We used to fish watson lake in the 70's and my grandmother always told us to throw the fish back because it wasn't safe to eat.

[@tcbraz]

You have to convince the building owners to just gut the interior of the historic buildings. Rip out the knob-and-tube wire and also decommission any fabric-sheathed rubber insulated wire. New feeders for sub-panels should be hand dug under the building wall footing and backfilled with concrete grout reinforced with rebar. Even better would be to use jack and bore under footings.

[@carroldelgado7368]

How do the property taxes compare?🏡

[@livinginprescott]

Prescott is slightly higher

[@levalpat]

For you Californians thinking to move here, this is my analogy……. What Prescott valley is to Prescott is like what canoga park is to woodland hills.

[@livinginprescott]

Not familiar with those areas but wanted to say thanks for watching.

[@joevarga5982]

There are WAY too many special events in Prescott where the downtown courthouse area is blocked off and there's nowhere to park. I wish they would just stop.

[@livinginprescott]

It is very common indeed and parking can sometimes be a bear but there is a parking garage and that helps a little too.

[@joevarga5982]

@@livinginprescott Yes, on Granite Street. But that entails driving up 5 levels and several additional blocks of walking - each way. It's an inconvenience when you're just trying to get around town. Some of these events last the better part of a week. I've never seen a town that held SO MANY special events. It's like a tourist town on steroids.

[@larrymonus3605]

Love the special events in Prescott, it brings in customers for the businesses and brings the community together, we’re up in legend hills pv but spend just as much time in Prescott. Fell in love with the area first visit in 2003, now retired up here. We lucked out and got up here right before the 2020 stampede

[@joevarga5982]

@@larrymonus3605 The area is becoming overcrowded due to these events drawing visitors from all over, and you're proof. That's great if you like the special events. It's a good fit for you. Other people don't like it. I'm just telling it like it is.

[@SummerBaby728]

Why aren’t the lakes swimmable?

[@SummerBaby728]

@@livinginprescott oh that’s a bummer. Good to know!

[@DaveEPie]

Watson lake and willow lake are basically fed by the local creeks and streams- but also from the road and street runoff. I do see people swimming in the lakes. Lynx lake and Goldwater lakes are up above the city - so they appear to be cleaner mountain water.

[@MysticFiddler1]

@@livinginprescott Yet people eat the fish out of them...

[@MysticFiddler1]

@@DaveEPie Then there's the pea soup at Fain park...

[@rmcpeek]

There's sewage problems, just a few weeks back after a rain storm granite park was cautioned taped off due to floating feces, its a serious problem that isn't being dealt with!

[@user-ne6pl4cm8i]

Lynx lake u can swim in

[@livinginprescott]

Thanks! I know it depends on the year

[@joevarga5982]

Cute video. I'm not caring too much for PV. PV is to Prescott what Orange County is to Los Angeles. Newer construction but lacking a history and a soul. PV is already overcrowded and it's only going to get much, much worse. Driving anywhere around SR-69 in the middle of a WEEKDAY is a disaster. Just getting out onto the highway is nearly impossible due to the endless stream of cars. Don't people work any more? WTH?

[@livinginprescott]

Traffic is all relative. Compared to Phoenix, it's very manageable. Certainly as the town grows, so will the traffic. We live in PV and wouldn't trade it for Phoenix any day of the week. Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@bluesdawg8014]

That's because everybody knows Phoenix is a microwave LOL

[@vickicook6224]

Hello….1st: not everyone from CA are jerks. 2nd: I’m guessing Prescott, being a historical town, is not very wheelchair / walker Accessible. How Accessible is Prescott Valley?

[@livinginprescott]

Hello! We have many friends who are from Cali and definitely not jerks so I highly agree with you. Surprisingly downtown is fairly accessible around the square with large sidewalks / walking paths. I would say Prescott Valley at town center is also accessible. In fact we even have some trails that are waifs and smooth enough for both. Thanks for watching!!

[@effthegop]

Prescott Valley is just another suburb IMO. Tract homes and chain stores/restaurants.

[@livinginprescott]

It is and also with it being newer there are more chains however they also have some locally owned establishments too not just chains. They are also creating their own name no longer Prescotts little sister.

[@effthegop]

@@livinginprescott Prescott's ugly cousin :) Prescott has a vibe. It's a little bit of everything.

[@rmcpeek]

Downtown Prescott smells of sewage during summer months, never talked about but they need new sewage infastructure!

[@alansnow1129]

Why can’t you swim in the Prescott lakes?

[@livinginprescott]

Usually due to algae blooms / bacteria levels and not being safe. Some years they are open and other years aren’t.

[@bestwestern8877]

PRESCOTT VALLEY IS ALSO CHEAPER TO BUY

[@levalpat]

Because it is not as nice as prescott.

[@nlyktfdgsjptbmnz8540]

y u attract people to pv, all the pronghorns or whatever they are are sad cuz they keep building cardboard houses on they labd😢

[@livinginprescott]

We live in North PV and see pronghorn daily also we don’t live in a master planned community.

[@anneo6476]

Why can’t you swim in the lakes?

[@livinginprescott]

Bacteria is historically the reason. Another follower recently reported that you can swim at Lynx Lake right now. Can Anyone else confirm?

[@AMPProf]

INDONT LIKE THIS VIDEO. I live in the area.. Cameras spook my neighbors.. DAMIT BE CARFUL ITS ARIZONA

[@livinginprescott]

We too live in these areas. Not sure what you’re referring to with the cameras though as we typically just are doing drive through tours. Thanks for watching.

[@petemarron6677]

"Preskitt",so stupid.

[@roderichroby6236]

Uh oh! We got us some kinda self righteous outta stater gittin' all high an' mitey (mighty) about how we pronownse (pronounce) the name of one of our most beloved towns. Don't like it, stay in Cali.

[@splithoof9567]

Actually, it’s a historical thing. Prescott has a unique, rich history of folks who scratched out their living through hard work, and the desire to be less confined by big government.

[@MysticFiddler1]

If you lack the hick twang, you can always say "press-cut."

[@todayistheday8643]

😂😂😂 good one!

[@user-pd1bp2qn8x]

Not for long, The Chinese company will destroy the city and All the beautiful mountains around it, only to take All the minerals the land has,,,,the Chinese company will need All the water from All the lakes and more, they'll be no more water soon😂😂😂

[@livinginprescott]

There is a public meeting in regard to the mining operation I believe you’re speaking of. Many are planning on attending. Also the local government has been pretty protective of the area so also hoping they step in too!

[@user-pd1bp2qn8x]

@@livinginprescott money talks,,but let's hope they don't do it,,that's where I ride my mountain bike,,

[@livinginprescott]

@@user-pd1bp2qn8x whole heartedly agree!

[@user-pd1bp2qn8x]

@@livinginprescott I really don't care about Bill Gates destroying the land,,my problem is the white old farts neighborhood watch Nosy SOB,,just because I'm not white they been harassing me ,,I even got kicked out with a trespassing warning from the police from sprouts on 69,,without any reason, just because I went inside the store to buy my favorite orange and cranberry muffins, that was it, even the police was surprised on the manager that wanted me to be trespass for no reason,,

[@iainblack2975]

Prescott Valley = how many Circle Ks do you need?

[@joevarga5982]

I don't need any since they installed that self-checkout BS. Just say "No" to replacing people with machines and doing cashier work and not getting paid for it.

[@TG-xo1uj]

Its the politics that make each one stand out. Prescott valley while being modern is actually doing things for the youth and promoting those activities for family friendly things to do. Prescott is ran by a bunch of old dried up grumpy people who in my opinion hate children and families. They want to sit around in their retirement years and not lift a finger for the better of the community. Prescott is literally dying of old age with land running out to build on and prices going through the roof, the locals can't afford to live there and those in power are just fine with that.

[@livinginprescott]

This is a very good overall perspective of the difference between the two cities. The median age definitely shows a difference in seasons of life as well. Only time will tell how the two will develop and grow. Thanks for the comments and for watching.

[@jammergreg]

Real estate is one of the few businesses with unlimited inventory that a realtor doesn’t have to purchase, just sells it!

[@livinginprescott]

Pretty smart thought. Never thought of it that way before. Thanks for watching.