Alexandria, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Alexandria, Virginia Summary
Life in Alexandria research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Alexandria over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Alexandria:
The population in Alexandria is 158,185.
The median home value in Alexandria is $579,100.
The median income in Alexandria is $105,450.
The cost of living in Alexandria is 150 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Alexandria is $1,848.
The unemployment rate in Alexandria is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Alexandria is 9.6%.
Table Of Contents
Alexandria SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
7
Amenities
10
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Alexandria, VA Crime Report
3,227
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,137.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-8.02%
Below National Average
Below 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 |
Alexandria, VA Cost Of Living
150
Alexandria's Overall Cost Of Living
Alexandria's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Alexandria | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 249 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
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Map Of Alexandria, VA
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Population over time in Alexandria
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 158,309 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 156,505 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 154,710 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 151,473 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 149,315 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 146,422 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 143,684 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 140,337 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 136,968 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 133,647 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alexandria
| Race | Alexandria | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.5% | 60.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 21.1% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 16.5% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Alexandria
| Gender | Alexandria | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alexandria for adults over 25
| Education | Alexandria | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Alexandria, Virginia
| Income | Alexandria | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.2% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.1% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
