Phoenix, NY

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Phoenix, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Phoenix Almanac

Phoenix Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Phoenix Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Phoenix Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Phoenix residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Phoenix, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Phoenix High Schools (2004)

JOHN C. BIRDLEBOUGH HS
552 MAIN ST
315-695-1631
Serves 793 students.

Phoenix Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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