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Area data

Phenix City, AL — ZIP 36869

Population: 21,518 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,739
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.5%
10-year appreciation
+80.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$174,141
House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
19

Rents

Typical rent
$1,342/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.5°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
53.5°F
Annual precipitation
53.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
233

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (35 mi)
Nearest airport
Lawson Army Air Field (LSF) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawson Army Air Field (LSF) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-75 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$560
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
52.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,281
Average weekly wage
$890
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents