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
Washington Metro Area33
Alexandria City21

Property Crime in Alexandria City

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 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