Population 7,346 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Phoenix
Household size in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Phoenix average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.91, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.4, Phoenix is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.0, mirroring the country. Only three of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Phoenix: 4.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Phoenix
Renters in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 3.7% of households in Phoenix rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.2% of homes in Phoenix are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. Phoenix has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Maryland cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Phoenix are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,830 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,072 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,857 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,668 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$162 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in Phoenix pays $1,668 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Baltimore area ($1,778). Rent has fallen $162 a month since 2006–10, down 9%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Phoenix
Bachelor's degrees in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.2% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.8% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Phoenix is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Phoenix: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Maryland city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Phoenix has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Phoenix has lower unemployment than the great majority of Maryland cities. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Phoenix compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2.78 | 50.4 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1977 | $1,668 | 73.8% | 98.7% | 2.8% |
| Baldwin | 2.92 | 47.1 | 7.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1975 | $1,259 | 53.9% | 96.2% | 1.4% |
| Cockeysville | 2.41 | 40.4 | 8.3% | 54.0% | 6.2% | 1981 | $1,736 | 55.2% | 92.8% | 5.0% |
| Glen Arm | 2.78 | 44.6 | 3.3% | 15.8% | 3.3% | 1971 | $1,663 | 56.0% | 95.7% | 1.6% |
| Timonium | 2.60 | 46.5 | 8.1% | 21.9% | 5.6% | 1965 | $2,328 | 66.2% | 95.7% | 3.6% |
| Monkton | 2.62 | 49.3 | 8.5% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1979 | $1,446 | 62.4% | 98.5% | 7.7% |
| Hydes | 2.92 | 41.4 | 9.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 1967 | $1,481 | 48.0% | 94.5% | 0.9% |
| Sparks Glencoe | 2.47 | 46.8 | 5.9% | 28.5% | 1.8% | 1982 | $1,908 | 57.3% | 99.0% | 5.9% |
| Lutherville | 2.34 | 48.7 | 8.3% | 17.4% | 6.5% | 1964 | $1,806 | 66.3% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| Mays Chapel | 2.66 | 42.9 | 5.0% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 1980 | $1,803 | 74.0% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Lutherville-Timonium | 2.40 | 48.6 | 5.8% | 26.5% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,968 | 66.3% | 94.9% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Phoenix. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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