At a Glance
Median Income
$69,792
$33,412 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $252,461
Median Rent
$963/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Alexander Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alexander's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alexander a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alexander residents earn a median household income of $69,792 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,412. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexander is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,461. Median rent is $963/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
30.0% of adults in Alexander hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexander has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population444
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,792
Per Capita$33,412
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$963
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$252,461
Housing Units207
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation968 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Alexander was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.