At a Glance
Median Income
$92,232
$40,125 per capita
Home Value
$173,900
Zillow: $219,891
Median Rent
$925/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.3% smoking rate
How Alexandria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alexandria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alexandria a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alexandria residents earn a median household income of $92,232 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,125. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexandria is $173,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,891. Median rent is $925/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
24.9% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,420
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,232
Per Capita$40,125
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,900
Rent$925
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$219,891
Housing Units1,579
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.7 in/yr
Elevation670 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.