Alexandria, VA

An assortment of parks and walking trails – some of which overlook the Potomac River – grace the community of Alexandria, a suburb of Washington D.C. that provides a nice escape from the busyness of our nation's capital. Named one of America's Best Places to Live, Alexandria houses a campus of Northern Virginia Community College as well as fine public schools and top shopping venues. An array of good independent restaurants covers almost every taste and cuisine.

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Affordable Places To Live In Alexandria

Median Household Income

^$104,031

Median Home Value

^$591,088

Housing Affordability Index

85

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

18.80^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Alexandria

Unemployment Rate

2.50^%

Total Businesses

7325

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

64.30^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

76.80^%

Food Scene in Alexandria

50.20^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

24.70

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

60.20^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,847.00

Love Where You Live In Alexandria

Volunteerism Rate

20.30^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

58.60^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

7.10^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

71.60

Health in Alexandria

86.30^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

22.40^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

1.39

36.70^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Healthy Places

Alexandria, VA Health Care Overview

Where to Live Now In Alexandria

Average Mortgage Amount

^$1,284.53

Median Rent

^$1,556

42.50^%

Of Homes Owned

57.50^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Alexandria

14.00^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

17.20^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

14.00^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

22.20^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year