At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$29,772 per capita
Home Value
$143,900
Zillow: $227,499
Median Rent
$981/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
3,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Phoenix residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,772. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,898 business establishments, including 1,173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phoenix is $143,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,499. Median rent is $981/month, with 38.3% 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.
Safety & Crime
Phoenix reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,887/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Phoenix hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phoenix has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,393
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density2,045/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$29,772
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,900
Rent$981
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$227,499
Housing Units1,204
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property3,887/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation391 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Phoenix was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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