Phoenix, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Jackson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,383 Population 3,065/sq mi density
$60,656 Median Income $38,203 per capita
$367,700 Home Value $398,473 Zillow
$1,263 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
204 Violent Crime/100K 3,338 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,656 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$367,700 home value, $1,263/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Phoenix, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,656
19% below
$38,203 per capita
Home Value
$367,700
30% above
Zillow: $398,473
Median Rent
$1,263/mo
9% above
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
46% below
3,338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
130%
Rent
109%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Phoenix a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $60,656 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,203. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,355 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Phoenix is $367,700 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,473. Median rent is $1,263/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Phoenix reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,338/100K.

Education

29.5% of adults in Phoenix hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Phoenix has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,383
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density3,065/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,656
Per Capita$38,203
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$13,469M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

B
Home Value$367,700
Rent$1,263
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$398,473
Housing Units1,936
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent204/100K
Property3,338/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,096/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,503 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries15

Did You Know?

Phoenix was founded in 1910.
The median home in Phoenix was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.