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Living in Phenix City, AL
Explore Phenix City and see how it fits the life you want to build.
38,499
Population
Lee & Russell Counties
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Place Type
Alabama
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Overall Match6.7 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Phenix City at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population38,499
Median Household Income$50,053
Median Home Value$170,300
Median Gross Rent$967
Median Age35.6
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment5.4%
Work From Home10.6%
Homeownership52.4%
Housing Vacancy13.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Phenix City is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Phenix City Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Phenix City and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Phenix City
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$170,300
Median Gross Rent$967
Homeownership52.4%
Housing Vacancy13.4%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Phenix City, AL
Median Household Income$50,053
Unemployment5.4%
Work From Home10.6%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Phenix City and how households are structured
Population38,499
Median Age35.6
Average Household Size2.4
Phenix City is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Phenix City
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Phenix City point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High92.9°F
Average Winter Low38.2°F
Annual Rainfall54.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.5 in.
Seasonal Life in Phenix City
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Phenix City & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Phenix City spans Lee and Russell counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Phenix City especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Phenix City shows a population of about 38,499. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Lee County and Russell County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Phenix City with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.