Alexandria VA
Virginia · Pop. 156,976
Alexandria, VA: median household income of $119,681, median rent of $2,089/mo, 3.3% unemployment. Our verdict: It Depends.
Score Breakdown
Key Metrics
Median Income
$119,681
per year
Median Rent
$2,089
per month
Median Home
$735k
home value
Unemployment
3.3%
of labor force
Poverty Rate
7.9%
below poverty line
Avg. Commute
28 min
one way
City Reality Check balanced
"Alexandria, VA Reality Check"
In Alexandria, the rent-to-income burden runs around 21% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $119,681 and median rent is $2,089/month. 44% of renters spend 30%+ of income on housing — above the national average. Median home value: $735,100 — that's 6.1× the median income. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. Employment picture: 3.30% unemployment — a healthy job market. Poverty rate: 7.9%. Average commute: 28 minutes — acceptable. Alexandria was founded in 1749 — that's 277 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 15.5 sq miles at 10,141 people/sq mile — densely packed. Elevation: 39 ft — essentially flat — floods are a real conversation. RoastMyCity overall score: 68/100 — It Depends.