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Phoenix, New York

Phoenix, New York, in Oswego county, is 14 miles NW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 132 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Syracuse metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,251 people in Phoenix.

The People and Families of Phoenix

In Phoenix, about 46% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Phoenix isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Phoenix had a median family income of $36,442.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,200) in Phoenix. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Phoenix Housing

Approximately 50% of housing in Phoenix is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Phoenix. The village is known in New York for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Phoenix, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Phoenix strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Phoenix Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Phoenix Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Phoenix, NY

Comparing Phoenix to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women73
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men52
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity42
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults52
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents59
Housing Recently Built25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Property Taxes27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime65
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