Minnesota
Alexandria is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 14,579. Residents earn $61,558 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alexandria receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, 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 $61,558, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Alexandria is $247,200, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Alexandria is below the national average at 222 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,748 per 100,000, 91% above the national average.
31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Alexandria has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,558 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,215 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,097 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,113 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,499 |
| County GDP | $2,860M |
| Restaurants | 124 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 216 |
| Manufacturing | 87 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,084 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $247,200 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $285,118 |
| Median List Price | $320,000 |
| Median List Price | $320,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $149 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 17.4% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,200 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,084 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,113/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Total Violent | 222.0/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 76.8/100K |
| Robbery | 51.2/100K |
| Assault | 93.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,748.0/100K |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 392.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,065.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 290.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.1 inches |
| 37% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,416 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8772°N, 95.3770°W |
| County FIPS | 27041 |
Winner: Republican by 35.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.8% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 124 |
| Retail Stores | 216 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |