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Alexandria, SD
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Alexandria, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Alexandria a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alexandria residents earn a median household income of $92,500 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,266. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexandria is $168,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,166. Median rent is $714/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Alexandria reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,699/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.