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Alexandria, ON
Ontario
Alexandria is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,906. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
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How Alexandria Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Alexandria a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Alexandria receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Alexandria offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Alexandria is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Alexandria is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Alexandria has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Alexandria vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Alexandria vs U.S. Average
Income: Alexandria vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,573 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 90 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $461,770 |
| 64% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,162 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Alexandria vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 248.4 sq mi (643.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3132°N, 74.6367°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 91 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
Alexandria has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Total Area | 248.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Schools in Alexandria
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley School | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire publique Campus secondaire l'Héritage | — | — | — | — |
| Glengarry District High School | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire catholique Le Relais | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique Terre des Jeunes | — | — | — | — |
| St. Finnan's Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire catholique Elda-Rouleau | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Alexandria
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOD 92.1 & 91.9 "GO FM" Cornwall, ON | — | AAC |
Museums in Alexandria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glengarry Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame |
Libraries in Alexandria
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Township Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalkeith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Alexandria Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Lancaster Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Maxville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Williamstown Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alexandria
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Market |
Cafes in Alexandria
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Alexandria
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Alexandria
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Alexandria
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Alexandria
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Alexandria
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alexandria
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Alexandria
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Alexandria
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Alexandria
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Alexandria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau's All Natural Brewing Company | ||||
| Wood Brothers Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Alexandria
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Mont Rigaud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Glissade | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Habitant | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Saint-Sauveur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Morin Heights | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Olympia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Gabriel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Chantecler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Avalanche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Belle Neige | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Alexandria
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Regional Airport | YCC | Medium Airport |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | MSS | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| Alexandria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Cheney | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury (East) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| High Banks Farm Landing Area Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Indian Creek Field | — | Small Airport |
| Iroquois Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lachute Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lancaster Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Long Sault Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Malone Dufort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Morrisburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Navan Bearbrook Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Pendleton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field | — | Small Airport |
| Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Jérôme Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St. André-Avellin Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Val Morin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (North) Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (South) Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Alexandria
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandria Post Office | |
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alexandria
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandria United Church | |
| Cedar Valley Church | |
| Fountain Church | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | |
| Sainte-Marie-de-l'Assomption | |
| St. Finnan's Catholic Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Alexandria
What is the population of Alexandria?
Alexandria has a population of 2,906 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 248.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Alexandria expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Alexandria safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Alexandria receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Alexandria?
Alexandria has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Alexandria?
The unemployment rate in Alexandria is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 90 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Alexandria?
The median home value in Alexandria is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Alexandria?
32.9% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Alexandria?
The average commute in Alexandria is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Alexandria?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Alexandria is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.