Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Alexandria is a large city in Virginia with a population of 156,788. Residents earn $113,638 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alexandria receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Alexandria offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alexandria is $113,638, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Alexandria among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Alexandria is $696,800, making it a premium housing market at 147% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,031 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Alexandria is below the national average at 183 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,959 per 100,000, near the national average.
Alexandria is a highly educated community — 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Alexandria enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 289 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 69.9% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.1% |
| 125% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,638 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $77,935 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,760 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $135,247 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,382 |
| County GDP | $18,000M |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Healthcare | 497 |
| Retail | 413 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.31% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 25.2% |
| Census Median | $696,800 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $665,724 |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $396 |
| Homes Sold | 133 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Inventory | 366 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,031 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,223 |
| Studio | $1,953 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,015 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,246 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,835 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,332 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.31% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,702/100K |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Total Violent | 182.7/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.7/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.6/100K |
| Robbery | 94.0/100K |
| Assault | 71.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,959.4/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 171.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,613.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 174.1/100K |
| Arson | 7.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.1 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8193°N, 77.0837°W |
| County FIPS | 51510 |
Winner: Democrat by 57.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.8% |
| 95% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.13 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 10,495/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 87 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 87 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Retail Stores | 413 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 25.2% |