Alexandria, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

158,309

Unemployment

3.3%

Poverty

9.4%

Median Home

$572,700

Median Income

$102,227

Median Rent

$1,774

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Alexandria SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

9.5

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Alexandria, VA Crime Report

3,088
Total Crimes

1,911.8
Total Crimes / 100k People

-18.51%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Alexandria / 100k People	Virginia / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	3,088	1,911.8	1,665.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	295	182.6	208.7	387.8
Murder	3	1.9	6.1	6.5
Robbery	83	51.4	34.3	73.9
Aggravated Assault	197	122.0	141.7	279.7
Property Crime	2,793	1,729.1	1,456.4	1,958.2
Burglary	128	79.2	133.5	314.2
Larceny	2,322	1,437.5	1,196.6	1,398.0
Car Theft	343	212.4	126.3	246.0

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Alexandria, VA Cost Of Living

150
Alexandria's Overall Cost Of Living

1.5x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Alexandria	Virginia	National Average
Overall	150	106	100

Services	106	99	100
Groceries	119	98	100
Health	102	98	100
Housing	249	131	100
Transportation	102	93	100
Utilities	98	96	100

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Alexandria, VA Photos

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Rankings for Alexandria in Virginia

Ranks #13 in Best Places To Live In Virginia

Ranks #20 in Richest Cities In Virginia

Ranks #23 in Safest Places In Virginia

Map Of Alexandria, VA

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Population over time in Alexandria

Year	Population	% Change
2020	158,309	1.2%
2019	156,505	1.2%
2018	154,710	2.1%
2017	151,473	1.4%
2016	149,315	2.0%
2015	146,422	1.9%
2014	143,684	2.4%
2013	140,337	2.5%
2012	136,968	2.5%
2011	133,647	-

Race / Ethnicity in Alexandria

White

51.6% (81,674)

African American

21.3% (33,715)

American Indian

0.2% (259)

Asian

6.6% (10,490)

Hawaiian

0.1% (91)

Other

0.3% (507)

Two Or More

3.5% (5,546)

Hispanic

16.4% (26,027)

Race	Alexandria	VA	USA
White	51.6%	61.2%	60.1%
African American	21.3%	18.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	6.6%	6.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.5%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	16.4%	9.5%	18.2%

Gender in Alexandria

Female

51.8% (82,057)

Male

48.2% (76,252)

Gender	Alexandria	VA	USA
Female	51.8%	50.8%	50.8%
Male	48.2%	49.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Alexandria for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (9,498)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (4,749)

High School / GED

10.0% (15,830)

Some College

12.0% (18,997)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (7,915)

Bachelor's Degree

31.0% (49,075)

Master's Degree

23.0% (36,411)

Professional Degree

7.0% (11,081)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (4,749)

Education	Alexandria	VA	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	10.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	12.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	31.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	23.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	7.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Alexandria, Virginia

Less than $10,000

2.9% (451,683)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.3% (367,964)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.1% (641,328)

$25,000 to $34,999

4.6% (735,484)

$35,000 to $49,999

7.3% (1,162,074)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.1% (2,231,768)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.1% (2,074,545)

$100,000 to $149,999

19.1% (3,029,209)

$150,000 to $199,999

12.6% (1,996,377)

$200,000 or more

19.8% (3,140,464)

Income	Alexandria	VA	USA
Less than $10,000	2.9%	4.8%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.3%	3.3%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.1%	7.0%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	4.6%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.3%	10.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.1%	16.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.1%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.1%	17.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	12.6%	9.0%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	19.8%	11.6%	8.3%