At a Glance
Median Income
$113,638
$77,935 per capita
Home Value
$696,800
Zillow: $665,724
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
178/100K
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.8%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
289 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 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 $113,638 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,935. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexandria is $696,800 , 147% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $665,724. Median rent is $2,031/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Alexandria reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,551/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
65.8% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population156,788
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density10,495/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,638
Per Capita$77,935
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760
Housing
B
Home Value$696,800
Rent$2,031
Ownership42.0%
Zillow$665,724
Housing Units80,253
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property1,551/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault115/100K
Burglary72/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days289/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation203 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.8%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+34.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations87
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Alexandria was founded in 1749.
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1973.
12.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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