Alexandria

Alexandria, Virginia Overview

With a composite score of 63.3/100 and a A grade, Alexandria ranks #5 of 20 cities in Virginia. Its strongest showing is in Economy (77/100), while Outdoor Access (20/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Alexandria

Alexandria’s median household income of $110,294 is 27% above the Virginia median of $87,106, and its 2.5% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 2.9%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 1.8% recently.

Safety in Alexandria

Alexandria’s violent crime rate of 254.7 per 100,000 runs above the Virginia average of 201. The property crime rate is 2448.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Alexandria

Alexandria has a cost of living index of 108.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $696,800. Median monthly rent is $2,031. Renters spend 22.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Alexandria

The adult obesity rate in Alexandria is 31.7% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.2%. Residents average 15 poor mental health days per month. Virginia ranks #12 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Alexandria

Alexandria has a high school graduation rate of 87.2%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. Local districts invest $19,877 per student, well above the national median. The city has 54 public schools serving 49,843 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Alexandria

Alexandria enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.9°F. Summers average 74.7°F. Winters average 42.8°F. Annual precipitation is 44 inches. 22.1% of workers in Alexandria work from home, well above the national average. 13.4% of commuters use public transit.

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