West Alexandria, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Preble County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,599 Population 1,838/sq mi density
$58,480 Median Income $31,439 per capita
$145,000 Home Value $242,975 Zillow
$695 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,480 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, $695/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

West Alexandria, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,480
22% below
$31,439 per capita
Home Value
$145,000
49% below
Zillow: $242,975
Median Rent
$695/mo
40% below
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How West Alexandria Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Alexandria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
51%
Rent
60%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Alexandria a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Alexandria residents earn a median household income of $58,480 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,439. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Alexandria is $145,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,975. Median rent is $695/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

16.6% of adults in West Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,599
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,838/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,480
Per Capita$31,439
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,000
Rent$695
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$242,975
Housing Units635
Rent Burden21.1%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation895 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

West Alexandria was founded in 1818.
The median home in West Alexandria was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.