At a Glance
Median Income
$93,125
$41,563 per capita
Home Value
$225,700
Zillow: $471,915
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
2,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B+
3.6 / 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 $93,125 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,563. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexandria is $225,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,915. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Alexandria reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,400/100K.
Education
31.6% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,946/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,125
Per Capita$41,563
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,700
Rent$1,250
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$471,915
Housing Units203
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property2,400/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation981 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Alexandria was founded in 1830.
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1938.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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