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Phoenix, OR


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Phoenix, Oregon

Phoenix, Oregon, in Jackson county, is 4 miles SE of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 224 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is conveniently located inside the Medford - Ashland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,060 people in Phoenix.

The People and Families of Phoenix

In Phoenix, about 56% of adults are married.

Phoenix has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Phoenix had a median family income of $38,176.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,600) in Phoenix. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Phoenix Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Phoenix is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Phoenix, 92% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Phoenix is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Phoenix Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Phoenix Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Phoenix, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime23

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