What it’s like to retire in Prescott
Located at an elevation of 5,400 feet in the mountains of north central Arizona, the City of Prescott was the original territorial capital of the Arizona Territory. This old mining town and now popular active adult retirement community borders the Prescott National Forest to the south and west. Prescott and the nearby towns of Chino Valley and Prescott Valley form what is known locally as the Tri-City area.
Prescott is home to the downtown Courthouse Plaza, famous Whiskey Row, World's Oldest Rodeo, Prescott Fine Arts Association, Sharlot Hall Museum, and Phippen Art Museum. The State of Arizona has officially designated Prescott as "Arizona's Christmas City". Prescott is home to several colleges including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and other specialty campuses.
The downtown's Courthouse Plaza is the focal point for much of what goes on in this active tourist and retirement community. Activities include crafts fairs, antique shows and art shows.
Where to retire in Prescott
Many 55+ active adults have moved to Prescott for its ideal climate and high desert setting. The variety of housing choices are increasing to meet the demand of baby boomers who would like to retire here. You can choose to live in town or outside in an active adult community, many of which are gated and golf-oriented.
Who will like retirement in Prescott
Prescott is a growing, vital community and popular retirement spot, ranked in the top 25 places to retire in the US by Forbes Magazine. Prescott is the ideal place for senior adults who are looking for a pleasant and prosperous community. Our historic desert mountain city is located about 60 miles south of Sedona, a popular arts and retirement community. Downtown is clean, quiet, and a mix of old West and Midwest with a number of historic structures. Older homes, mostly of Victorian vintage, are nicely kept and restored, due in part to preservation incentives.
