Living in Phoenicia, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Phoenicia · Census data 2020–2024
Phoenicia has 271 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median home value is $450,000, the median rent is $741/month.
Phoenicia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Phoenicia at a glance
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 56.3State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $450,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $741/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Phoenicia a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 51.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Phoenicia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Phoenicia the median home value is $450,000, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $741 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Phoenicia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 269
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 42.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.75
42.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Phoenicia has many vacation and second homes.
Phoenicia demographics
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Phoenicia ›
Education in Phoenicia
47.1% of adults 25 and older in Phoenicia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Phoenicia
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Phoenicia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenicia | 271 | — | $450,000 | $741 |
| Pine Hill | 317 | $87,039 | $348,900 | — |
| Shokan | 1,196 | $137,361 | $292,900 | $2,291 |
| Hunter | 156 | $40,083 | $460,000 | — |
| Woodstock | 2,239 | $52,091 | $675,600 | $1,746 |
| West Hurley | 1,673 | $93,789 | $437,100 | $1,938 |
| Tannersville | 759 | $78,750 | $283,900 | $1,317 |
| Fleischmanns | 148 | $101,667 | $281,300 | — |
| Zena | 997 | $154,250 | $484,800 | — |
More for people moving to Phoenicia
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What is the average home price in Phoenicia?
The median home value in Phoenicia is $450,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Phoenicia?
The median gross rent in Phoenicia is $741 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Phoenicia, NY a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 51.3%.
What is the median age in Phoenicia?
The median age in Phoenicia is 56.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Phoenicia?
The average commute to work in Phoenicia is 37 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Phoenicia?
The unemployment rate in Phoenicia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Phoenicia?
47.1% of adults in Phoenicia 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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