At a Glance
Median Income
$92,500
$40,266 per capita
Home Value
$168,300
Zillow: $258,166
Median Rent
$714/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.7% 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 $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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population725
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,500
Per Capita$40,266
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$217M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,300
Rent$714
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$258,166
Housing Units300
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death4,906/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation1,351 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
Alexandria was founded in 1880.
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.350 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.