10 Best Independent Living Communities in Prescott Valley, AZ

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Prescott Valley, a smaller Central Arizona town northeast of Prescott, offers residents a close-knit community with access to daily necessities and conveniences. Outdoor-loving residents delight in nearby parks and pristine public lands, like Coconino National Forest or Prescott National Forest. Given the area’s Mediterranean climate with year-round low humidity, Prescott Valley provides countless opportunities to enjoy the mesmerizing Southwestern landscape.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Prescott Valley are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Prescott Valley retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Prescott Valley, AZ

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 was about $2,200 in the Prescott Valley area and $2,300 in the state of Arizona.

Learn More About Prescott Valley, AZ

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Prescott Valley are rated eight points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that the city is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
92	103	85	84	95	86

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$53,736 per year	$38,163 per year	$46,536 per year	$22,377 per year	$38,506 per year	$1,509 per year	$688 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Prescott Valley include:

Yavapai Regional Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 50+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, trauma center

Verde Valley Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 90+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, joint replacement

Weather and Climate

Prescott Valley’s climate is classified as Mediterranean. The city experiences hot summers but is uniquely affected by North American Monsoon, creating a distinct wet season between June and September. Winters are generally mild with little amounts of snowfall. The average humidity level is 42%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 54%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
39°F	52°F	25°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
76°F	90°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 145

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 14″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41	26.1%	44,588	1,077 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.6%	1.4%	0.7%	20.8%	<0.1%	2.3%	74.5%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Flagstaff: 20/30
• Overall inclusivity: 88/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Yavapai County

Democratic	Republican	Other
32.0%	63.4%	4.5%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Prescott Valley include:

• Old Town District

Outdoor attractions in Prescott Valley:

• Fain Park, Prescott Valley Community Center Park
• Coconino National Forest, Prescott National Forest, Tonto National Forest

Prescott Valley’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Harkins Theatres Prescott Valley 14
• Prescott Valley Town Center
• Findlay Toyota Center

Transportation

The Northern Arizona Council of Governments offers transportation services to residents of Prescott Valley for medical appointments within the Prescott Valley area. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Prescott Valley.