At a Glance
Median Income
$49,715
$30,523 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
Zillow: $214,927
Median Rent
$926/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
18.2% smoking rate
How Phenix City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phenix City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phenix City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Phenix City residents earn a median household income of $49,715 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,523. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phenix City is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,927. Median rent is $926/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
23.3% of adults in Phenix City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phenix City has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population38,477
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,371/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,715
Per Capita$30,523
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$2,313M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$926
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$214,927
Housing Units18,358
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation358 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Phenix City was founded in 1883.
The median home in Phenix City was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.