Alexandria, MN Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
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122 Upvotes
Jose Collins

Career opportunities in Alexandria, MN

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Average temperature is around 43--F, so bundle up in winter. Household incomes average around $61,558 in Alexandria. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know y...

2 replies 15 upvotes jobs
ian_native

Is Alexandria worth moving to in 2026?

Alright, My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 14,579 people. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $907 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has im...

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Aaliyah Sanders

Affordable areas near Alexandria?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $61,558 in Alexandria. With a population of 14,579, Alexandria is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Alexandria? Thanks for reading.

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Sophie M.

Life in Alexandria as a young professional

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and Median household income is $61,558, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Logan Alvarez

Is Alexandria walkable?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 14,579, Alexandria is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Alexandria sits at 208.4 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience?

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happy_wyatt67

Is Alexandria good for remote workers?

Been meaning to ask this. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

4 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Logan Alvarez

Pros and cons of Alexandria after 10 years

Alright, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $247,200 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be ...

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Logan Alvarez

Why I chose Alexandria over bigger cities

With a population of 14,579, Alexandria is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $907/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $61,558 in Alexandria. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by nei...

6 replies 14 upvotes living
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