At a Glance
Median Income
$72,083
$44,706 per capita
Home Value
$184,500
Zillow: $211,596
Median Rent
$525/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How New Alexandria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Alexandria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Alexandria a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Alexandria residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,706. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Alexandria is $184,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,596. Median rent is $525/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
33.2% of adults in New Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population445
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density524/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$44,706
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,500
Rent$525
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$211,596
Housing Units266
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,018 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22
Did You Know?
New Alexandria was founded in 1800.
The median home in New Alexandria was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.