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Alexandria, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
44,566
Population
1,565/sq mi density
$47,357
Median Income
$29,624 per capita
$182,800
Home Value
$137,878 Zillow
$946
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,570
Violent Crime/100K
8,964 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,357 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$182,800 home value, $946/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,570 violent crimes/100K (313% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$182,800
35% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$946/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.3%
20% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
20,836
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$182,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$137,878
Median Sale Price
$206,000
Median List Price
$188,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.3%
Owner-Occupied
47.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$946/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,047/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
79 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
17
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$106
Active Inventory
120
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
52.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $182,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,878 |
| Median Sale Price | $206,000 |
| Median List Price | $188,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $106 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $946 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,047 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 79 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Active Inventory | 120 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $106 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 20,836 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |