At a Glance
Median Income
$103,750
$41,759 per capita
Home Value
$253,400
Zillow: $334,940
Median Rent
$1,062/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
1,156/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alexandria residents earn a median household income of $103,750 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,759. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,434 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexandria is $253,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,940. Median rent is $1,062/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Alexandria reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,156/100K. The murder rate is 20.6/100K.
Education
36.5% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population10,430
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,507/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,750
Per Capita$41,759
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
Housing
A+
Home Value$253,400
Rent$1,062
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$334,940
Housing Units3,891
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property1,156/100K
Murder20.6/100K
Assault52/100K
Burglary103/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,183/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation855 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Alexandria was founded in 1793.
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.