Living in Phoenix, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Phoenix · Census data 2020–2024
Phoenix has 2,329 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $59,327 (31% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $157,000, the median rent is $976/month.
Phoenix at a glance
- Population
- 2,329
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,327State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $157,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $976/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Phoenix a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
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 $157,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $976 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,548 a month in housing costs.
Phoenix median household income
The median household income in Phoenix is $59,327 and the income per person is $32,997. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Phoenix: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,207
- Owner-occupied
- 47.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.1%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.21
Phoenix demographics
- Population
- 2,329
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 1,051
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Phoenix ›
Education in Phoenix
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Phoenix have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Phoenix
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Phoenix vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2,329 | $59,327 | $157,000 | $976 |
| Radisson | 6,676 | $89,297 | $313,600 | $1,110 |
| Sand Ridge | 838 | $34,821 | $211,500 | — |
| Baldwinsville | 7,715 | $77,241 | $219,900 | $1,201 |
| Village Green | 3,687 | $53,836 | $153,500 | $1,237 |
| Brewerton | 4,330 | $82,813 | $195,600 | — |
| Seneca Knolls | 2,001 | $59,750 | $146,000 | $771 |
| Central Square | 2,163 | $69,500 | $196,000 | $908 |
| Fulton | 11,272 | $52,046 | $101,000 | $887 |
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What is the median household income in Phoenix, NY?
The median household income in Phoenix is $59,327, 31% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $157,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Phoenix?
The median gross rent in Phoenix is $976 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Phoenix, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Phoenix?
The median age in Phoenix is 38.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Phoenix?
The average commute to work in Phoenix is 21 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Phoenix?
The unemployment rate in Phoenix is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Phoenix?
31.3% 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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