Apartments for rent in Phoenix, IL

Phoenix is a small town in Illinois with a population of slightly more than 2,000. At an average age of just under 38, the town's population is younger than most cities in Illinois. Renters tend to be in the minority in Phoenix, and 64% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $1,123 a month is just above the state average.

With an average commute time of about 37 minutes, slower than most cities in Illinois, Phoenix residents are well aware that traveling to work takes some patience. Many residents (33%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is used by just 5% of the town. Relatively few residents commute to work on foot.

Healthcare is the most common industry in Phoenix, making up 11% of the population. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in transportation, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Phoenix workers take home an average annual income of about $57,000, less than the state average. Phoenix's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Phoenix has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (23%). Furthermore, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 1% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.