Alexandria, Virginia
A pedestrian-only block of historic King Street in Alexandria, Va., just steps from the Potomac River waterfront. Courtesy of Kristian Summerer for Visit Alexandria
- StateVirginia
- CountyAlexandria
- Population154,706
More than a quarter million people are estimated to commute into the Washington, D.C., area for work every day—many of them residents of Alexandria. Whether your government job demands a close commute or you're just looking for a nice place to settle down, the city just might fit the bill.
Alexandria offers copious fine dining and shopping choices along its walkable streets and a real sense of community in its many residential neighborhoods, such as Del Ray and Cameron Station. Lively King Street in the area of Old Town offers shopping from both local boutiques and national retail stores. Outdoor dining along the waterfront is also a favorite seasonal activity come summer.
Both Fairfax County Public Schools and Alexandria City Public School districts service the kids of Alexandria. The Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology has received numerous accolades for fostering student achievement and college preparedness.
With well-preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, Alexandria's rich historical heritage is another draw, with attractions like George Washington's Mount Vernon to its south and the Torpedo Factory Art Center, a former U.S. naval station that provides educational and cultural experiences to residents.—AS
Alexandria offers copious fine dining and shopping choices along its walkable streets and a real sense of community in its many residential neighborhoods, such as Del Ray and Cameron Station. Lively King Street in the area of Old Town offers shopping from both local boutiques and national retail stores. Outdoor dining along the waterfront is also a favorite seasonal activity come summer.
Both Fairfax County Public Schools and Alexandria City Public School districts service the kids of Alexandria. The Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology has received numerous accolades for fostering student achievement and college preparedness.
With well-preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, Alexandria's rich historical heritage is another draw, with attractions like George Washington's Mount Vernon to its south and the Torpedo Factory Art Center, a former U.S. naval station that provides educational and cultural experiences to residents.—AS
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $597,771 |
| Median household income | $114,764 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 6.26%, Black: 21.69%, Hispanic: 16.42% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 75% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 6% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 20 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 18 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 84 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare