Living in Phenix City
Phenix City is a large place in Alabama, United States, home to 37,570 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 10%, #932 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 17%, #1,352 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 25%, #2,990 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Phenix City
- The Chattahoochee runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 01 min and sets around 23:39; in late June it sets around 2:50.
How Phenix City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Alabama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 25 | #10,887 of 11,898 | #146 of 206 | Map |
| Low-income household | 57 | #932 of 9,771 | #22 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,599 of 8,006 | #98 of 123 | Map |
| Single parent | 32 | #5,600 of 6,237 | #77 of 95 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 48 | #8,489 of 9,474 | #106 of 150 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 33 | #9,001 of 9,474 | #118 of 150 | Map |
| Early retiree | 49 | #9,240 of 10,762 | #96 of 184 | Map |
| Single professional | 35 | #3,886 of 4,537 | #35 of 56 | Map |
| Young professional | 39 | #3,746 of 4,444 | #28 of 58 | Map |
| DINKS | 27 | #2,950 of 3,053 | #31 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #2,872 of 7,271 | #41 of 119 | Map |
| Commuter | 68 | #2,481 of 6,227 | #15 of 84 | Map |
| Car-free household | 51 | #2,617 of 3,933 | #10 of 51 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 57 | #1,352 of 8,006 | #31 of 123 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #2,990 of 12,111 | #83 of 215 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 28 | #3,512 of 4,114 | #20 of 54 | Map |
| Expat professional | 27 | #5,952 of 7,271 | #66 of 119 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 16 | #9,189 of 9,474 | #124 of 150 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #15,817 of 18,063 | #313 of 350 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #15,806 of 16,523 | #283 of 311 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #12,618 of 18,063 | #303 of 350 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 34 | #12,029 of 16,523 | #94 of 311 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #6,255 of 21,167 | #38 of 422 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 50 | #11,236 of 12,111 | #199 of 215 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 43 | #7,186 of 12,111 | #82 of 215 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #2,362 of 4,750 | #11 of 60 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Columbus (Georgia) 2 km
- Smiths Station 12 km
- Cusseta 28 km
- Opelika 40 km
- Valley (Alabama) 42 km
- Auburn (Alabama) 48 km
- Lanett 48 km
- LaGrange (Georgia) 63 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.