At a Glance
Median Income
$60,656
$38,203 per capita
Home Value
$367,700
Zillow: $395,819
Median Rent
$1,263/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
5,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
302 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?
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 2.3% (36% below 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 $395,819. 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 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,360/100K. The murder rate is 43.2/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population4,383
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density3,065/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,656
Per Capita$38,203
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$13,469M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
B
Home Value$367,700
Rent$1,263
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$395,819
Housing Units1,936
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property5,360/100K
Murder43.2/100K
Assault195/100K
Burglary303/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,096/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI32 (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.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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