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Alexandria, TN
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Alexandria, TN
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 $48,542 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,253. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,714 business establishments, including 303 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexandria is $213,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,121. Median rent is $550/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Alexandria reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 398/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.