Phoenix, NY
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- 372 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Phoenix is a quiet, friendly village set along the Oswego River in southern Oswego County, roughly twenty minutes north of Syracuse. Home to around 2,200 residents, it has a relaxed pace centered around historic Lock 1 on the Oswego Canal. The downtown area took on its current look after rebuilding from a major fire in 1916, leaving behind streets lined with handsome early-20th-century brick storefronts.
Life here still revolves around the water. Residents enjoy easy access to boating, fishing, and walks along the canal parks, with visiting boats often docking right by downtown restaurants during the warmer months. It is an appealing, close-knit community for anyone looking for peaceful waterfront living with an easy commute to Syracuse and nearby Oswego.
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