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Phenix City, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Phenix City, AL (Russell County) — Census median home value $160,000, county listing prices down about 3.6% over the past year. Market data for Phenix City houses and the broader area.
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Phenix City, AL is in Russell County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Phenix City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 38,477, with a median household income of $49,715. Census data puts the median value of houses in Phenix City at $160,000.
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Market overview
Phenix City housing market
Phenix City is in Russell County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Phenix City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$160,000
Population (Census ACS)
38,477
Median household income
$49,715
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Phenix City market snapshot
Population
38,477
County
Russell County
Median Household Income
$49,715
Median Home Value (city)
$160,000
Median Gross Rent
$926/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.6%
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What makes Phenix City different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Phenix City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $160,000.
County Price Trend
Russell County's FHFA house price index shows a -3.62% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Phenix City has an estimated population of 38,477 and a median household income of $49,715, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Phenix City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Phenix City
County guide: Russell County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Phenix City.
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Nearby communities include Smiths Station, Opelika, Auburn, Loachapoka, Notasulga.
Smiths Station market data
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Opelika market data
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Auburn market data
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Loachapoka market data
Nearby city · ~34.7 mi
Notasulga market data
Nearby city · ~37.8 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Ladonia (~3.5 mi), Valley (~26.1 mi), Hurtsboro (~26.8 mi), Cusseta (~28.1 mi), Huguley (~29.5 mi), Lanett (~29.8 mi), Waverly (~36.8 mi), La Fayette (~37.6 mi), Tuskegee (~38.1 mi), Fredonia (~39.6 mi), Five Points (~43.2 mi), Camp Hill (~43.4 mi), Franklin (~44.0 mi), Standing Rock (~45.3 mi), Penton (~46.3 mi), Reeltown (~46.7 mi).
Census & home facts
Phenix City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
38,477
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$160,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$49,715
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$926
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.73%
Census place type
city
County
Lee County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
28.06 sq mi
Census GEOID
0159472
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Phenix City — 12 schools, 7,218 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Russell addresses may be served by Phenix City, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Phenix City FAQ
What are houses worth in Phenix City, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Phenix City at $160,000.
How much do houses cost in Phenix City, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Phenix City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $160,000. Active listing prices in Russell County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Phenix City, AL?
Phenix City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Russell County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Phenix City, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Phenix City's population at approximately 38,477.
What's the median rent in Phenix City, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Phenix City at approximately $926 per month.
What is the median household income in Phenix City, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Phenix City at approximately $49,715.
Is the Phenix City housing market growing?
Russell County's FHFA house price index shows a -3.62% annual change in 2025.
Is Phenix City, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Phenix City's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Phenix City, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Phenix City for many Phenix City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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