Alexandria, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
401 Population 3,645/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $31,025 per capita
$138,500 Home Value $204,378 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $795/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Alexandria, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,000
11% below
$31,025 per capita
Home Value
$138,500
51% below
Zillow: $204,378
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
49%
Rent
68%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexandria a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $67,000 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,025. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alexandria is $138,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,378. Median rent is $795/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

32.5% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population401
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density3,645/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$31,025
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$795
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$204,378
Housing Units163
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation707 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Alexandria was founded in 1793.
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.