At a Glance
Median Income
$65,272
$32,217 per capita
Home Value
$162,700
Zillow: $233,503
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
14.1% smoking rate
How Phelps Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phelps's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phelps a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Phelps residents earn a median household income of $65,272 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,217. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,312 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phelps is $162,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,503. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
24.5% of adults in Phelps hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phelps has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,164
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,866/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,272
Per Capita$32,217
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$8,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,700
Rent$1,094
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$233,503
Housing Units949
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation509 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Phelps was founded in 1793.
The median home in Phelps was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.