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Phenix City, Alabama

city · Russell County (primary) , Lee County

At a glance

38,499
Population
$170,300
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$212,499
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$967/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$50,053
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
22.1 min
Average commute
81.3%
Homes with broadband
99.83%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost27% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates89.8%
College graduates23.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Phenix City
Phenix City Economic Development promotes business development in Phenix City, Alabama, highlighting a favorable tax environment and local incentives, and offering resources related to site selection, business licenses, permits, and workforce development.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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