At a Glance
Median Income
$93,125
$41,563 per capita
Home Value
$225,700
Zillow: $498,744
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14.0% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 2.0% (44% 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 $498,744. 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.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,946/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,125
Per Capita$41,563
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,700
Rent$1,250
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$498,744
Housing Units203
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
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.