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Alexandria, AL
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Alexandria, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Alexandria a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $213,905. 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.
Safety & Crime
Alexandria reports 674 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,945/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.