Phoenix is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Phoenix had a population of 2,226. The name is derived from Alexander Phoenix. The village of Phoenix lies in the Lake Ontario lake-effect snow belt, with seasonal snow totals regularly exceeding 200 in (510 cm). Phoenix lies in the southwest part of the town of Schroeppel.

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Town numbers

ZIP code13135

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Living in Phoenix

Housing in Phoenix

$251K▲ 7.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Phoenix home is worth about $251,000, up 7.2% in a year, 52% below the New York typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Phoenix

A⁺

Safety Grade A+

Phoenix reports less crime per resident than 95% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Phoenix 0

New York 3.7

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Phoenix 1.4

New York 15.7

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Phoenix

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Most working residents leave Phoenix for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Syracuse (19%), Clay (9%) and Schroeppel (8%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Syracuse

19%

Clay

Schroeppel

DeWitt

6%Work in townlive and work in Phoenix 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 582Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Phoenix

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 73% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with New York

7worse than NY

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

15.7%More smokersNY 11.3% · worse 17.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethNY 12.8% · worse 22.8%More adults with depressionNY 17.5% · worse

Care nearby

St. Joseph's Hospital Health CenterSyracuse · 14.2 mi · ER

Phoenix Health Services CenterPhoenix · 0.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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 63% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding

1Does Phoenix flood?paid flood claims since 1983 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Phoenix MapPhoenix vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Phoenix

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Phoenix has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 79 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 18°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

79° / 58°Summer

60° / 42°Fall