At a Glance
Median Income
$25,703
$23,697 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
Zillow: $90,071
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
46.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
2,183/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.3%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
16.0% smoking rate
How Phoenix Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phoenix's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phoenix a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Phoenix residents earn a median household income of $25,703 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,697. The unemployment rate stands at 23.3% (547% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phoenix is $86,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,071. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 46.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Phoenix reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,183/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Phoenix hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phoenix has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,284
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density2,791/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$25,703
Per Capita$23,697
Unemployment23.3%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$1,010
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$90,071
Housing Units762
Rent Burden46.3%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property2,183/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation599 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Phoenix was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.