How long is the commute from Prescott, AZ?
Workers who live in Prescott, AZ take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.3% of workers walk to work.
14.1% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Prescott get to work
| Means of transportation | Prescott | Yavapai County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.4% (±2.6 points) | 70.5% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±1.8 points) | 10.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.3% (±1.1 points) | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.1% (±1.8 points) | 14.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Prescott, the average commute is lower than in Yavapai County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prescott, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Yavapai County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Yavapai County, Prescott ranks 19 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 170 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prescott
| Vehicles available | Prescott | Yavapai County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±1.4 points) | 3.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% (±2.7 points) | 31.0% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±2.5 points) | 39.5% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±2.0 points) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Prescott, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Yavapai County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Prescott
| Prescott | Yavapai County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.1% (±1.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.9 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Prescott, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Yavapai County (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prescott
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott | — | 19.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Prescott Valley | 7.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Williamson | 9.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Chino Valley | 10 mi | 31.6 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Dewey-Humboldt | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Wilhoit | 16 mi | 47.8 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Paulden | 21 mi | 39.9 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
| Jerome | 22 mi | 13.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 24 mi | 33.2 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Prescott Valley, AZ (21.9 minutes), Williamson, AZ (27.9 minutes), Chino Valley, AZ (31.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Yavapai County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Clarkdale | 22.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 14 | Prescott Valley | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 15 (tie) | Sedona | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 15 (tie) | Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) | 21.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 17 | Verde Village | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Cottonwood | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 (tie) | Prescott | 19.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 20 | Jerome | 13.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 21 | Bagdad | 8.5 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Yavapai County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Prescott
How long is the average commute in Prescott?
Workers who live in Prescott, AZ take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prescott without a car?
5.8% of households in Prescott have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prescott?
14.1% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Prescott worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Arizona
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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