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Prescott, AZ — ZIP 86301

Population: 27,076 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 86301 (Prescott, AZ) is $534,808 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $353,126 after a median 90 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,945/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, inlandflooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$534,808

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$534,808
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+14.7%
10-year appreciation
+82.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$553,671
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$353,126
Median list price
$263,000
Median price per sqft
$294
1-year sale-price change
+13.2%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
211
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
9
Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,945/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,006/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,315/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
7
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
Mountain Oak Charter School Inc. (78873), Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967), Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba: (10965)
Schools include
Mountain Oak Charter School, Willow Creek Charter School, Tri-City College Prep, Aspire High School, MIJTED - Prescott High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iron King Mine - Humboldt Smelter (11.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
298
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,036
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,727

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tuzigoot National Monument (26 mi)
National parks include
Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
YAVAPAI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THE HEALING PLACE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,551 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
14.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,651
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,568
Average weekly wage
$949
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,836

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 86301State medianUS median
Median home value$534,808$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$353,126$379,000$325,000
Median days on market90 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,945/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,651$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 86301?
$534,808.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 86301?
$353,126.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 86301?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 86301?
Typical rent: $1,945/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 86301?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather, hail.
Is ZIP 86301 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 86301?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 86301?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 86301?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 86301?
14 schools (5 elementary, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 86301 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 86301?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 86301?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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