Alexandria, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Madison County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,145 Population 1,698/sq mi density
$60,616 Median Income $28,834 per capita
$92,700 Home Value $187,874 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
206 Violent Crime/100K 413 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,616 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,700 home value, $813/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Alexandria, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,616
19% below
$28,834 per capita
Home Value
$92,700
67% below
Zillow: $187,874
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
46% below
413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
33%
Rent
70%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexandria a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alexandria residents earn a median household income of $60,616 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,834. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alexandria is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,874. Median rent is $813/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Alexandria reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 413/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population5,145
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,698/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,616
Per Capita$28,834
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,700
Rent$813
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$187,874
Housing Units2,614
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent206/100K
Property413/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,656/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation869 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Alexandria was founded in 1836.
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.