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

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Phoenix

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 →

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Where Phoenix is

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Around town

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Phoenix Harvey South Holland

WHarvey SESouth Holland

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