At a Glance
Median Income
$60,616
$28,834 per capita
Home Value
$92,700
Zillow: $179,927
Median Rent
$813/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
2,148/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 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 4.9% (36% 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 $179,927. 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 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,148/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,145
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,698/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,616
Per Capita$28,834
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,700
Rent$813
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$179,927
Housing Units2,614
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent20/100K
Property2,148/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary394/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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