Median Income
$71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$690
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.2%
2% lower than US avg
How Alexander Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,854
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$48,120
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty12.2%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$690
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,845
Rent Burden12.3%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+34.8%
Graduate+1.3%
Is Alexander a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Alexander receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Alexander offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Alexander is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Alexander is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.8% have completed high school.
Alexander has a population of 3,854 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).
Population
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Alexander vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.0% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.9% |
Social Characteristics
Alexander vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Alexander is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income: Alexander vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.3% |
| 242% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.2% |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
The median home value in Alexander is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $690 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 94.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,845 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Alexander vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Alexander vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 602.3 sq mi (1,560.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |