Phoenix is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Phoenix’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Phoenix, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.09 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Phoenix, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Phoenix is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 68.73% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.
The per capita income in Phoenix in 2018 was $76,843, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $307,372 for a family of four.
The people who call Phoenix home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Phoenix residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Phoenix include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Phoenix is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
