Alexandria city
Virginia

What stands out

What stands out about Alexandria city: the typical two-bedroom rent is among the highest in America ($2,231 a month), the share working from home is among the highest in America (22%), and homeownership is among the lowest in America (43%). Within Virginia it ranks 3rd of 133 counties for the typical two-bedroom rent.

Where you are

You live in Alexandria city, Virginia. 157,594 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -2,570).

Virginia has a graduated income tax with a 5.75% top rate that begins at just $17,000 of income, so most residents pay near the top rate. It does not tax Social Security and allows an age deduction of up to $12,000 for residents 65 and over. Northern Virginia's federal and defense economy produces incomes closer to the Washington suburbs of Maryland than to the rest of the state. Localities levy annual property tax on vehicles.

Money

The typical household here brings in $113,179 a year, higher than 98% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $91,541. Unemployment runs 2.4%, lower than 88% of American counties. 22% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 24 minutes each way.

Virginia takes 5.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $6,250 a year.

Home

The median home costs $689K, pricier than 98% of American counties, about 4.4 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $2,231 a month. Property tax is 1.00% of home value, roughly $6,555 a year on that median home, higher than 60% of American counties. 43% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than 98% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 10 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 82.5 years, longer than 98% of American counties. There are 470 active physicians in the county, about 29.8 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 5.0 of 5 stars. 8.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.96 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 55% of American counties. 94% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 57 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 76% of eligible voters turned out. Under Virginia law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 58°F, highs near 67 and lows near 48, warmer than 59% of American counties. About 36 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 70 out of 100, riskier than 70% of American counties; the county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 282 Mbps down, faster than 90% of American counties. There are 0 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.2 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries, 5 museums.