Alexandria, VA
Living in Alexandria
Bikeability85
Walkability83
Commute25
Public Transit86
Affordability15
Public Safety80
Airports96
Hospitals34
Colleges75
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Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
158kPopulation+24k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
63%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
49%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black21%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate12%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree33%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$101kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector57%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Military1%
Sales and office14%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van67%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation20%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$573kMedian Home Value+$86k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$397 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached14%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K18%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alexandria
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Alexandria City21
Property Crime in Alexandria
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Alexandria City35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alexandria
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding44
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alexandria, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alexandria, VA
Episcopal High School
1 miles, NW
Bishop Ireton High School
1 miles, S
Immanuel Lutheran School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Alexandria, VA
DeVry University-Virginia
3 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-Virginia
3 miles, NE
Strayer University-Virginia
5 miles, N
University of Management and Technology
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alexandria, VA
Inova Alexandria Hospital
1 miles, W
Capital Hospice
5 miles, NW
St Elizabeths Hospital
5 miles, E
Dominion Hospital
5 miles, NW