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Phoenix
A village of 1,751 people in Illinois
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About Phoenix
Village in Illinois, United States1,708Population
0.5 sq miArea
Phoenix is a village and south suburb in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,708 at the 2020 census. It is located approximately 19 miles (31 km) south of the Chicago Loop in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Living in Phoenix
Housing in Phoenix
$90K▼ 2.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
The typical Phoenix home is worth about $90,000, down 2.1% in a year, 70% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
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Safety in Phoenix
B−
Safety Grade B-
Phoenix reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 53% report less.
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