Alexandria, VA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Alexandria, Virginia Summary

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°.

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Alexandria SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
7
Amenities
10
Education
8.5
Commute
4
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Alexandria, VA Crime Report

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.

3,227
Total Crimes
-8.02%
Below National Average

Crime In Alexandria Comparison Table

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

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.

152
Alexandria's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Alexandria Comparison Table

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

Alexandria, VA Weather

  • 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.

StatAlexandria
Average Annual High66.8
Average Annual Low47.5
Annual Precipitation Days72.3
Average Annual Precipitation42.0
Average Annual Snowfall15.3
66.8°
Average High
72.3°
Days of Rain

Alexandria, VA Photos

Alexandria Gw Masonic Memorial Fall
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Usa Alexandria Marina
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Nvcc  Alexandria Campus
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Old Town Alexandria
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Alexandria Torpedo Factory
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Amtrak At Alexandria Union Station In
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2 Reviews & Comments About Alexandria

Overall User Rating
4.5
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 10:55:59.461519

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.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 17:51:36.624264

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.

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Alexandria Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Alexandria

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 -

Race / Ethnicity in Alexandria

White
51.1% (80,559)
African American
20.9% (32,867)
American Indian
0.1% (215)
Asian
6.3% (9,913)
Hawaiian
0.0% (37)
Other
0.4% (665)
Two Or More
4.6% (7,246)
Hispanic
16.6% (26,092)

Alexandria is:

  • 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%

Gender in Alexandria

Female
51.4% (81,005)
Male
48.6% (76,589)
  • 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%

Highest level of educational attainment in Alexandria for adults over 25

  • 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.

< 9th Grade
3.0% (4,727)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (4,727)
High School / GED
10.0% (15,759)
Some College
12.0% (18,911)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (7,879)
Bachelor's Degree
32.0% (50,430)
Master's Degree
24.0% (37,822)
Professional Degree
7.0% (11,031)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (6,303)
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%

Household Income For Alexandria, Virginia

  • 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.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (457,923)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.0% (307,318)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (590,835)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.1% (653,394)
$35,000 to $49,999
5.8% (910,581)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.2% (1,924,796)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (2,063,816)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.5% (3,073,186)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.7% (1,999,150)
$200,000 or more
24.0% (3,778,397)
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%

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