Alexandria City, VA

Living in Alexandria City

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Bikeability 85
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Walkability 83
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 86
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Affordability 15
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 75
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Schools 90
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Residents

158k Population +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

$101k Median 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

$573k Median Home Value +$86k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median 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 City

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Alexandria City

United States48
Virginia39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton76%
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 City

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding44
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alexandria City, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alexandria City, VA

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Episcopal High School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Alexandria City, VA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alexandria City, VA

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Capital Hospice
5 miles, NW
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Dominion Hospital
5 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Alexandria City, VA