Living in Phoenix, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Phoenix · Census data 2020–2024
Phoenix has 1,751 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $30,288 (64% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $96,200, the median rent is $994/month.
Phoenix at a glance
- Population
- 1,751
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $30,288State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $96,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $994/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Phoenix a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 22.6%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Phoenix
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Phoenix the median home value is $96,200, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,191 a month in housing costs.
Phoenix median household income
The median household income in Phoenix is $30,288 and the income per person is $24,217. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Phoenix: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 857
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.34
Phoenix demographics
- Population
- 1,751
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 748
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Phoenix ›
Education in Phoenix
8% of adults 25 and older in Phoenix have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Phoenix
- Unemployment rate
- 22.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Phoenix vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,751 | $30,288 | $96,200 | $994 |
| Harvey | 20,230 | $42,429 | $88,100 | $960 |
| South Holland | 20,911 | $85,280 | $217,200 | $1,856 |
| Riverdale | 10,340 | $39,833 | $113,800 | $1,231 |
| Dolton | 20,825 | $57,887 | $151,300 | $1,384 |
| Dixmoor | 2,948 | $44,600 | $84,400 | $1,272 |
| Thornton | 1,940 | $59,647 | $155,100 | $1,107 |
| East Hazel Crest | 1,068 | $54,950 | $158,300 | $1,504 |
| Posen | 5,292 | $73,051 | $172,900 | $1,372 |
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What is the median household income in Phoenix, IL?
The median household income in Phoenix is $30,288, 64% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Phoenix?
The median home value in Phoenix is $96,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Phoenix?
The median gross rent in Phoenix is $994 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Phoenix, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 22.6%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Phoenix?
The median age in Phoenix is 37.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Phoenix?
The average commute to work in Phoenix is 28 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Phoenix?
The unemployment rate in Phoenix is 22.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Phoenix?
8% of adults in Phoenix have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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