Prescott Valley, located between the Bradshaw and Mingus mountains, is one of Arizona's fastest growing communities, with a population increase from 17,500 to 35,000 since 1996. Prescott Valley is part of what is known as the quad-city region whose population is estimated at 120,000 (2006). Despite the Town's Growth, Town leaders say Prescott Valley will never lose its small town, friendly approach to people and business.
FOUNDED: 1966
COUNTY: Yavapai County
Elevation: 5,100 Feet
Incorporated: 1978
Nearby Highways: I-17, I-40, SR 69, SR 89, SR 89A, SR 169
Enterprise Zone Available/REDI accredited community | Distance to Major Cities:
Phoenix: 87miles
Tucson: 186 miles |
| Population | | | 1990 | 2000 | 2006 | | Prescott Valley | 8,904 | 23,535 | 35,740 | | Yavapai County | 107,714 | 167,517 | 213,285 | | Arizona | 3,665,228 | 5,130,632 | 6,305,210 | | Sources: Arizona Dept of Economic Security & U.S. Census Bureau |
| Principal Economic Activities | | The area's economy is comprised of industry, manufacturing, retail and service businesses. These businesses are growing. A planned new downtown, regional shopping center and cross-town highway will offer new opportunities. A state of the art sewage treatment plant, sewer system, natural gas and road project will take the community well into the 21st century. Another long-range plan has been completed, which included a police facility, and civic center with a courtroom and library. | | County Employment | | 2006 | | Trade, Transportation & Utilities | | 12,300 | | Government | | 11,500 | | Mining & Construction | | 9,200 | | Accommodation and Food | | 6,892 | | Educational & Health Srvs | | 8,900 | | Leisure and Hospitality | | 7,900 | | Professional & Business Srvs | | 5,200 | | Manufacturing | | 3,800 | | Financial Activities | | 2,400 | | Other Services | | 1,900 | | Information | | 600 | | Source: Az. Dept of Economic Security and U.S. Census Bureau | | |
| | Major Private Employers | | AAE | | Arizona Public Service | | Prescott Newspapers | | Ace Retail Support Center | | BetterBilt-Div.MI Home Products |
| | Major Public Employers | | Arizona Dept. of Transportation | | Town of Prescott Valley | | Humboldt Unified School District |
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| Labor Force Data | | | 1990 | 2000 | 2006 | | Civilian Labor Force | 3,777 | 6,002 | 13,446 | | Unemployment | 153 | 150 | 495 | | Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.7% | | Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security | | | | Growth Indicators | 1990 | 2000 | 2006 | | New Building Permits | 1,074 | 2,658 | 1,550 | | Taxable Sales ($) | $56m | $229m | $586.4m | | Net Assessed Valuation ($) | $29m | $117m | $259m | | Sources: Ariz State Univ, Arizona Dept of Revenue, AZ Tax Research Foundation |
| Scenic Attractions | | Prescott Valley offers many recreational opportunities, including Massick Family Castle on the Creek, Fitzmaurice Indian Ruins, 10 public parks, a community recreation center featuring a public swimming pool with a 100-ft slide, Olympic-style soccer and softball fields & facilities for basketball, tennis and picnics, a 16-lane bowling alley and 4 nearby golf courses. Mountain Valley Park's amphitheater has concerts and entertainment during the summer. Fain Park and Prescott National Forest offer hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing and camping. Nearby Fain Lake, Lynx Lake and Goldwater Lake are stocked with fish, and canoes or rowboat rental is available. Tim's Toyota Center, opened in November 2006, is the home to the Central Hockey League's Arizpna Sundogs. Concerts, as well as sporting events, like boxing and motocross, and family-style entertainment, like Disney on Ice are examples of the arena will acccommodate. |
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