At a Glance
Median Income
$47,357
$29,624 per capita
Home Value
$182,800
Zillow: $137,878
Median Rent
$946/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,570/100K
8,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 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 $47,357 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,624. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexandria is $182,800 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,878. Median rent is $946/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Alexandria reports 1,570 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 313% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,964/100K. The murder rate is 19.3/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population44,566
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,565/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,357
Per Capita$29,624
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$7,414M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,800
Rent$946
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$137,878
Housing Units20,836
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,570/100K
Property8,964/100K
Murder19.3/100K
Assault1,233/100K
Burglary1,913/100K
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Alexandria was founded in 1818.
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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