Pros & Cons of Living in Prescott Valley

We share our pros & cons list of living in Prescott Valley, AZ. Prescott Valley is an amazing town to call home. Small town charm, friendly people, and room to roam. We love sharing info on our great area.
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[@stephanarizona9094]

I have lived in Prescott Valley since 2015 and love it but definitely a lot of Cons: 1) Limited job opportunities. Most people here are retired, commute to Phoenix Metro or work online. 2) Too many people. The town and infrastructure was never designed for 50,000-100,000 people and every year they keep building more and more homes. 3) Home prices are astronomical, $500k-$1M for a decent home.

[@shaynestephens]

What is now a used car dealership on the AZ 69 frontage road was once a Texaco service station. "Mingus Bill's Texaco". My father was "Mingus Bill". 1973-1975. We lived in Prescott near the Dells at the corner of Williow Lake Road and Meadow Lane. First house on the left on Meadow Lane. Single-story white home.

[@livinginprescott]

Such cool history! Thanks for sharing!

[@livinginprescott]

Wow! You’re Prescott area royalty. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@arizonajohn4894]

We are getting way to crowed. All the construction, only 2 grocery stores. Alot of retirement people. Moved up here from phx 20 yrs ago. New homes going for 500k and up.

[@BellaMooreAZ]

The Cons are not bad at all. I have lived here for 3 years and it's been the best 3 years of my life!! #lovmyaz

[@robbykirkland]

Whoa! Allergies are BETTER here? No way, tons of REALLY NASTY juniper pollen every spring, with lots of winds to kick them up. My allergies are TERRIBLE here (Prescott/PV resident for 40 years). 2022 has been the worst allergy season in years (very windy and dry).

[@prescottvalleyweathercam]

Great video! It’s right on. I go back-and-forth between Prescott Valley and San Diego. I think the biggest thing for me was that we had to have a car to get places, there are no sidewalks connecting housing areas to the shopping centers. I love the mild four seasons and how nice everyone is.

[@davidthomas3725]

San Diego...Easy, if you can afford it and want to deal with the crazy CA taxes and BS....The best climate in USA...America's Finest City! But, I love Arizona...I'd take Prescott!!!

[@PoliticallyIncorrect90]

Inflation is actually highest in AZ right now.

[@radiogirl85]

Great video! Planning to move to the area next year so these were helpful tips. Thank you.

[@prescottvalleyweathercam]

Most of my family moved out here this time last year and we couldn’t be happier.

[@JJ33438]

thank you for the education considering moving to AZ prescott or the valley. thank you so much.

[@tombox2759]

Live in North Viewpoint and love my house and the weather. Purchased before the crazy price hike. Plan to buy more land there one day before it is all gone. With global warming and the droughts Prescott area is subject to risk of massive fires and maybe no so much in Prescott Valley...

[@brojas7119]

Lived there as a child. 1981 time. Going back to Prescott soon. It'll be interesting to see the differences nowadays

[@livinginprescott]

So much growth even in the last 10 years.

[@andrewkliss274]

I'll take 'dry' vs humidity as found in much of the U.S. Monsoons are wonderful!

[@andrewkliss274]

@@livinginprescott 🙂

[@ivanvaldez9546]

If you bought 20 (maybe even 10) years ago, its all positive. If you came later, it's a tough call. There are far too many people in the area for the infrastructure, and it is only going to get worse. There is not an employment base in the area, and its too far to commute to Phoenix. You have to be independently wealthy

[@nealferris1511]

Thx 4 info. Coastal Cali Gang.

[@davidthomas3725]

Great vid! $$$$$$$$$$$

[@iainblack2975]

Esteban Elks Theatre. Yes!!

[@mandymooligan9783]

I have lived in Prescott Valley for many years, it went from being a sweet little burg to looking like a subdivision of Phoenix with all the traffic and craziness , We are also running out of water. The antelope and wildlife are gone and it is wall to wall developments named after the wildlife they destroyed to build them. Pronghorn Ranch, Quailwood, my ass.

[@mandymooligan9783]

@@livinginprescott I feel like we are turning into Phoenix North with all the problems that comes with it. Prescott Valley shuts down four wells after positive PFAS tests. After the City of Prescott announced in July that it had shut down two of its wells near the Prescott airport because of positive tests for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Prescott Valley immediately tested all but two of its 27 wells (the two were offline). Of the 25 wells tested, four were found to have measurable amounts of the chemicals in the water pumped. Because one of the tests was considered uncertain, the well is being retested to ensure there was no testing error.

[@mandymooligan9783]

This is where our former governor said we would get more water because ours is running low. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4rRYX-QarOqgKs

[@ethanflinner1596]

Hey! I;m 18 years old and I've been growing up in PV for my entire life. Pretty good summary of the pros and cons. Looking forward to the video on downtown, since frankly, it's where 99% of the youth in the area spend all their time. Definitely not a town where young people are exactly swarmed with things to do on a daily basis so maybe that's something you know about or can touch on. Good video and subscribed for more! Have a good day :)

[@prescottvalleyweathercam]

Yes! That is a big one. There aren’t that many young people here, I’m 17, I go to School in San Diego but I spend a lot of time in Prescott Valley. I think I only saw two people my age while I was living there over the summer.

[@Dreday369]

Been there done that ..lol Liked the small town feel I was there before Walmart in PV..lol Prescott , Diamond Valley n Prescott Valley... I was there from 1998 to 2007... weather is the only thing I miss... no money to be made as a contractor . I'm in East Mesa now. Booked solid.. By Superstition mountains Most photographed place in Arizona .

[@alandallmann5877]

Dry climate is a PRO.

[@cashstore1]

Prescott Valley is growing very fast. Lots of new housing going up. I noticed traffic is heavier, but still not bad as we don't have a rush hour yet. Many retired people throughout the country want to move here. I think the housing costs have gone up as it is simply a result of supply and demand. I would rather people with money move here than people that don't have money. It's good for the community. You can get cheaper housing in Mayer or Paulden. Sedona is an hour away from my house at the country club in Dewey. Sedona should be visited during the week and early in the morning as the traffic is horrendous. The motorcycling in the area is great as well. Road or dirt bikes, the whole area has it all. Flagstaff and Phoenix are about the same distance away. Prescott Valley has many Antelope and you see them frequently while driving. It also has a nice dog park and many nice parks throughout the city. The library is very nice and modern.

[@user-ef3lx1sd4r]

Restaurants are what retirees want. Junk food is pretty much all we have. Nearly 12 years and still waiting.

[@livinginprescott]

We have a ton of great restaurants and more coming on regularly. Make sure you check out Ciao Bella, El Gato Azul and Bear and Dragon. Thanks for watching.

[@jerfacekilla]

Prescott is a wonderful place... oh, sh*t... thought you were talking about Prescott, Ontario❤

[@richardsather6010]

How is water supplies? Any drought problems during your stay?

[@paulmatulavich7321]

Wish I had discovered PV a few years ago, before the housing insanity. My wife and I earn 200K collectively, and can't afford to live there. We love the southwest with all our heart.

[@iainblack2975]

I call PV The Valley of The Yellow Lights!

[@DigitalCitizen1]

I’m a truck driver. Interesting to know what trucking jobs are available

[@hooker_spit_baby_tears]

Cons: Chief of Police Bob "Cops First Citizens Second" Ticer.

[@theangelwearsprana1869]

Do you sell only? Looking to rent in PV.

[@stewtech]

Are there apartments or apartments being built? What kind of business are there for people to work at? Any tech companies?

[@gmp5940]

Great video, my wife and I are nurses and we are thinking about moving out to Prescott in the near future. We lived all our lives in phx metro, What schools are good for Elementary grades?

[@deadsypadilla]

It's turning into California, traffic, crime, overpopulation. Prescott California- is one of the country's biggest rehab locations, lol..it sucks

[@FBI-cz4jj]

Bruh I live in pv and the cops are insanely strict on power sport vehicles, idk if things have changed since this video has been made, but some side by sides ride around and that’s pretty cool, but if there is anything remotely wrong like a broken tail light, you get a ticket or even your quad or side by side impounded.

[@jbee6954]

Traffic congestion on 89, 69 and Glassford Hill causes a lot of accidents. Fatal accidents on 69 going from Prescott Valley to Prescott happen all the time. I'm glad our police are out their working hard.

[@Hschlick84]

The area needs more tech jobs and other sectors to diverse it's economy, not rely so much on retirees and weather. Attract more talent, and increase its tax base to cover for infrastructure improvements would help the quad cities be a successful alternative to Phoenix and Tucson in my opinion.

[@YurTypicalVegasMom702]

Are there any casinos in Prescott Valley or Prescott? I live in Las Vegas and it’s just something my husband and I like to do every once in a while. We’re looking to move in about 5 years and being within an hour of a casino is pretty important to us.

[@MrTeslaX]

why would you go to Casino for fun. Its basically a plase to lose money

[@johng4093]

Yes, there are a couple of casinos.

[@vickywhitesell7482]

Forget P. V., it's a cluster f..k!! Hwy 69 is a killer, n it's still 90 miles to Phoenix, Flagstaff or anywhere. I lived in P.v., have friends in P.V. I ignore that part of the state.

[@genevieveelaine221]

Dry climate is a con??

[@tedbouras373]

Following the discovery by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) of two PFAS chemicals, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) in two City wells in the airport area in early July, which were immediately turned off, the City requested that ADEQ sample the additional City production wells located in Chino Valley. At the same time, the City employed an independent lab to test all City water production wells. Those results have come back, resulting in barely detectable levels of PFOA in three of four operational Chino Valley wells and detectable levels of PFOS and PFOA in Airport Well No. 5. PFAS were not detected in Chino Valley Well No. 4, Airport Well No. 2, and Airport Well No. 3. Consequently, Airport Well No. 5 will remain off-line. Since Airport Well No. 3 came back as non-detectable for the chemicals, it will be placed back into service. Since PFAS were detected for the first time in 3 of 4 Chino Valley wells, City staff will make operational changes to minimize levels of PFAS in city potable water supplies by turning off Well Nos. 3 and 5 and blending water from Well Nos. 2 and 4 before sending it to customers. It is expected that this blending plan will result in non-detectable levels of PFAS in city potable water supplies. Source www.prescott-az.gov/city-of-prescott-provides-pfas-and-pfos-results-from-recent-testing-of-all-city-water-production-wells/

[@ellenm2021]

I make minimum wage and everything is more expensive in prescott valley than prescott. The rents are more money than I make all month.

[@Jbessette]

Is there any good public transit there since some people don't drive because of circumstances beyond their control

[@bxtchsoup]

no. you have to call an uber or ride a bike or something. we don’t have busses or metros or anything like that. there are very very very few independent taxi services but i’ve only seen them here and there.

[@Jbessette]

@@bxtchsoup would Phoenix be a better place to live for people who depend on public transportation

[@foxhound5043]

Prescott housing market is definitely in a bubble. Absolutely not worth those prices.

[@foxhound5043]

@Living in Prescott Not for too much longer. Here comes 6 more interest Rate hikes.

[@germanshorthairdude]

The constant wind is definitely a negative in my mind. Makes everything in the house dusty, makes being outside kinda undesirable, but maybe cools things a bit.

[@germanshorthairdude]

@@livinginprescott I should add that the wind isn’t a deal breaker, but it’s not for everyone.

[@josephaugello1527]

@@livinginprescott at least it's not windy 2/3 of the year like palm springs area

[@dannowilliams4494]

I'm 48 and want a quiet chill place with good people, and I'm coming from San Diego. Prescott Valley seems cool

[@PoliticallyIncorrect90]

Curious why it's "Prescutt", but Scottsdale isn't "Scuttsdale"?

[@guygibson4]

What is the fire season like? Are homes in Prescott or Prescott Valley ever in danger?

[@guygibson4]

@@livinginprescott thank you for the info!

[@joevarga5982]

@@guygibson4 What info?

[@joevarga5982]

It depends on the area. If the house is in or near a wooded area or an area that has brush, then the house is in danger from flying embers causing a fire.

[@selectshelley]

Do you have Costco? Barnes and Nobel?

[@selectshelley]

@@livinginprescott Southern California (another Californian is not what anyone needs, but Prescott tops my relo list).

[@annettehansen6329]

There is a Costco and there used to be a Barnes and Noble but, the rent for that building went sky high and B&B left

[@MysticFiddler1]

Pro for me: Beautiful night sky, even though I'm in the city. Con: No great home-made baked goods or coffee-shop hangout with hippie food.

[@Hschlick84]

We recently opened a Bosa Donuts on the north end of PV. It's the same great place that's all over Phx metro.

[@livinginprescott]

Love Bosa Donuts! 🍩 they’re the best in town.

[@thomaslovelace3518]

lets explore the underworld tunnels of Prescott shall we! lol

[@thomaslovelace3518]

@@livinginprescott i sure havé. But that was back in the early 80’s. I would like to see what you all come up with.

[@johnK85086]

Who is good realtor in that area?

[@johnK85086]

@@livinginprescott hi Prescott Valley. Ways away but glad to know you could Handle it!

[@johnK85086]

@@livinginprescott ok i’ll keep in touch. Im likely going to retire early and thought it would be a perfect location.

[@jasonproctor2129]

Jobs are scarce. Had to move.

[@jasonproctor2129]

@@livinginprescott Apache Junction, I hate it lol

[@josephaugello1527]

That's the biggest problem a lack of better jobs

[@sandraorourke8006]

Does Prescott have a 55+ Active Adult committees with amenities such as, clubhouse, pool, gym, pickleball, bocci ball, etc?

[@lindamerrickkasko2385]

Sure but no doctors so don't have health problems and don't get any

[@fringelunatic]

How is Prescott pronounced? It's said in a unique way. Prescut?

[@bxtchsoup]

preskitt 🫶

[@Earth2FullGone2Space]

I’m a huge motorcycle fan. I ride a street bike style of motorcycle and I was wondering how are the roads?

[@Dreday369]

Prescott Valley from the sky is shaped like a Cross. LOL ..it was the first telemarketing scam back in 1966, by Paul Romero History

[@leavesofthelovelyburrow4236]

As a 15 year old in az, its pretty boring

[@beardedsexgod]

It stinks move as soon as you can. All kids wanna get out of their dinky hometown, so that’s what I did in Georgia but I’m now 50 and all I want to do is leave Arizona.

[@iainblack2975]

Way too much development in PV. That’s fir ruining it here you sleazy developers!!!!

[@Bornagain7202]

Cons its turning into a mini phx, more crimes, traffic is terrible prescott valley isnt desert though, its prairie, prescott is chaparral, we arent desert such as phx or tuscon etc

[@akken2112]

Another con that wasn't mentioned about both Prescott and Prescott Valley, (maybe you guys think it's a pro) is the overwhelmingly monochromatic demographics.

[@akken2112]

@@livinginprescott Just keeping it real. My goal was not to engage in conversation, my goal was to state a fact. Monochromatic demographics is a very pc and "family friendly" way of stating an obviously uncomfortable fact.

[@lindamerrickkasko2385]

@@akken2112 Yes some of us ARE looking for that. There is a whole country for people who want something else

[@akken2112]

@@lindamerrickkasko2385 No doubt MANY are looking just for that. My point is that issue was whitewashed. Pun intended.

[@lindamerrickkasko2385]

@@akken2112 Give it time. White's are dying off and there will be brown and black left. How's that working out in Africa and Central America?

[@akken2112]

@@lindamerrickkasko2385 Ah, nothing like some white fear injected in the dialogue. Your lack of knowledge of history is quite evident. If you had just a little knowledge of social science, you would know that the situations in Africa and Central America are largely due to colonialism and neo-colonialism. White fear is a poor substitute for knowledge. just saying.