At a Glance
Median Income
$61,558
$41,215 per capita
Home Value
$247,200
Zillow: $297,583
Median Rent
$907/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
1,520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.2% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $61,558 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,215. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexandria is $247,200 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,583. Median rent is $907/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Alexandria reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,520/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,579
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,558
Per Capita$41,215
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A
Home Value$247,200
Rent$907
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$297,583
Housing Units7,617
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property1,520/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,416 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Alexandria was founded in 1858.
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.