A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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Population
149,315

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$502,500
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$1,555
National
$928
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    58%
  • Own
    42%
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  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      97
      273
    • Murder
      3
      6
    • Rape
      12
      41
    • Robbery
      93
      133
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      149
      525
    • Theft
      1,553
      2,081
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      167
      263

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $89,134
    National
    $53,889
    Children
    16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      11%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Alexandria Reviews

    90 reviews
    All Categories
    Alexandria is a great city for millennials and family. Great jobs, walkable, bikable, Farmer's market, excellent restaurants, nightlife, safe, good transportation, exceptional school rankings, etc. Del Ray is by far the best area to live, and Old Town is great as well. The city balances green living with progressive views. Homes are expensive to rent or own, but the job opportunities surpass other areas. 10 to 15 minute drive to DC, right next to another excellent city, Arlington as well. People are very friendly, and dog walking and baby strolling parents are everywhere. Amazing city!
    Review Alexandria
    Alexandria is a suburb in the Virginia, DC area. The cost of living is high; the Realestate market is costly, and some amenities associated with living in a big city, even though we are less than 20 minutes from DC, are missing. For instance, there are very few 24 hour dining experiences available.

    Old Town Alexandria is a beautiful and historic town with many fine dining and expensive store fronts. It's an affluent area. It can be hard to afford to live here. But if you can, it's a wonderful place to be!
    Alexandria is a very cool place. The area is extremely diverse; many people in this area speak different languages, therefore, anyone can easily learn a language. The best language to learn in Alexandria is Spanish because the vast majority of individuals living in Alexandria speak spanish!