At a Glance
Median Income
$70,750
$33,022 per capita
Home Value
$107,400
Zillow: $260,092
Median Rent
$950/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
14.5% smoking rate
How Phillipsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phillipsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phillipsburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Phillipsburg residents earn a median household income of $70,750 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,022. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phillipsburg is $107,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,092. Median rent is $950/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.4% of adults in Phillipsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phillipsburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population397
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,470/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,750
Per Capita$33,022
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,400
Rent$950
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$260,092
Housing Units238
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,033 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Phillipsburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.