Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Alexandria is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 10,430. Residents earn $103,750 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alexandria receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Alexandria offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alexandria is $103,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Alexandria among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Alexandria is $253,400, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Alexandria is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 68 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,076 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Alexandria experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,750 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,759 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,104 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,446 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,434 |
| County GDP | $5,048M |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Healthcare | 174 |
| Retail | 237 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,718 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.26% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $253,400 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $334,940 |
| Median List Price | $294,450 |
| Median List Price | $294,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $184 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 47.6% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,062 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,718 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.26% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,183/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 174 |
| Total Violent | 68.4/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 11.4/100K |
| Robbery | 45.6/100K |
| Assault | 11.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,075.7/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 171.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,836.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 68.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 855 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9678°N, 84.3846°W |
| County FIPS | 21037 |
Winner: Republican by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.5% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,507/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 174 |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Retail Stores | 237 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |