Prescott Valley, AZ vs University Place, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Prescott Valley
66.4
#1549 nationally
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
University Place leads in walk score (32 vs 16). University Place leads in median household income ($89,658 vs $66,617). Prescott Valley leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prescott Valley, AZ | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1549) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 50,045 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,374 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $66,617 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.9 | D+10.8 |
D
66.4 Score
Prescott Valley, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$458,374
Population
50,045
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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D
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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