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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Area code708

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.

Violent crime per 1,000

Phoenix 0

Illinois 2.6

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Phoenix 11

Illinois 15.6

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Phoenix

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Most working residents leave Phoenix for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (32%), South Holland (8%) and Harvey (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Chicago

32%

South Holland

Harvey

Homewood

1%Work in townlive and work in Phoenix 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 336Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Phoenix →

Health in Phoenix

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 87% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Illinois

5better than IL·22worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 5 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 9▼ 1 close Habits 1▲ 3▼ 0 close Care 2▲ 2▼ 3 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.7%Fewer binge drinkersIL 17.8% · better 5.7%Fewer adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · better 17.1%More adults facing a utility shut-offIL 7.8% · worse

Care nearby

Ingalls Memorial HospitalHarvey · 1.5 mi · ER

South Holland Community Health CenterSouth Holland · 0.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Phoenix · CMS · HRSAHealth in Phoenix →

Natural hazards in Phoenix

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Phoenix flood?paid flood claims since 2009 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Phoenix MapPhoenix vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Phoenix →

Climate in Phoenix

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Phoenix has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter

59° / 39°Spring

82° / 62°Summer

63° / 44°Fall