Life in Alexandria research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Alexandria over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Alexandria:
The population in Alexandria is 157,594.
The median home value in Alexandria is $611,500.
The median income in Alexandria is $113,179.
The cost of living in Alexandria is 152 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Alexandria is $1,983.
The unemployment rate in Alexandria is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Alexandria is 8.8%.
The average high in Alexandria is 66.8° and the average low is 47.5°.
Crime in Alexandria summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Alexandria. Key points include:
There were 3,227 total crimes in Alexandria in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Alexandria is 2,137.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Alexandria is 186.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Alexandria is 1,951.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Alexandria is -8.02% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Alexandria / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,227 | 2,137.7 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 281 | 186.1 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
Murder | 6 | 4.0 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 103 | 68.2 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 165 | 109.3 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 2,946 | 1,951.5 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 155 | 102.7 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 2,459 | 1,628.9 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 332 | 219.9 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Alexandria summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Alexandria. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Alexandria is 152 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Alexandria is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Alexandria is $611,500.
The median income in Alexandria is $113,179.
Living Expense | Alexandria | Virginia | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 152 | 102 | 100 | |
Services | 116 | 102 | 100 | |
Groceries | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
Housing | 247 | 107 | 100 | |
Transportation | 125 | 95 | 100 | |
Utilities | 95 | 102 | 100 |
The average high in Alexandria is 66.8° and the average low is 47.5°.
There are 72.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.0 inches of precipitation each year with 15.3 inches of snow.
Stat | Alexandria |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 66.8 |
Average Annual Low | 47.5 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 72.3 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 42.0 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 15.3 |
Alexandria is a wonderful place to live and is one of the best places to find a charming, suburban community so close to downtown washington DC. It is an expensive place to live but it has a strong community, many activities for families, and plenty of amenities.
The Del Ray neighborhood is a wonderful and quaint place to visit a farmer's market or get a delicious bite to eat. Old Town is vibrant and filled with excellent food and shopping options.
No crime. At all. Just silly middle school and high school kids pulling pranks. Beautiful, charming city. 7 minutes to DC. Great schools. Great community. Educated people. Diverse.
Old Town is fun and beautiful, especially by the water. Good restaurants. Arlington is right next door, and it's a pretty awesome city, too.
The current population in Alexandria is 157,594. The population has increased 17.9% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 157,594 | 0.7% |
2021 | 156,505 | 1.2% |
2020 | 154,710 | 2.1% |
2019 | 151,473 | 1.4% |
2018 | 149,315 | 2.0% |
2017 | 146,422 | 1.9% |
2016 | 143,684 | 2.4% |
2015 | 140,337 | 2.5% |
2014 | 136,968 | 2.5% |
2013 | 133,647 | - |
51.1% White with 80,559 White residents.
20.9% African American with 32,867 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 215 American Indian residents.
6.3% Asian with 9,913 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 37 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 665 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 7,246 Two Or More residents.
16.6% Hispanic with 26,092 Hispanic residents.
Race | Alexandria | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 51.1% | 60.0% | 58.9% |
African American | 20.9% | 18.6% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 6.3% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 16.6% | 10.0% | 18.7% |
Alexandria is 51.4% female with 81,005 female residents.
Alexandria is 48.6% male with 76,589 male residents.
Gender | Alexandria | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 51.4% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
Male | 48.6% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
3.0% of adults in Alexandria completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Alexandria completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Alexandria completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Alexandria completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Alexandria completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Alexandria completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Alexandria completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Alexandria completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Alexandria completed doctorate degree.
Education | Alexandria | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 10.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 12.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 24.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.9% of households in Alexandria earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Alexandria earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Alexandria earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.1% of households in Alexandria earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.8% of households in Alexandria earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in Alexandria earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Alexandria earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.5% of households in Alexandria earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.7% of households in Alexandria earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.0% of households in Alexandria earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Alexandria | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 5.8% | 9.4% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 15.0% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 18.1% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 12.7% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 24.0% | 15.6% | 11.4% |