Living in Alexandria city, Virginia
Alexandria city is a county in Virginia.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,747/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $627K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and hot summers (highs around 83°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Alexandria city has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a highly educated workforce (63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.
Alexandria city, Virginia
Demographics & Amenities in Alexandria city
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
36.8 Years
Average Family Size
3.12
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Alexandria city
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
No RatingHurricanes
Very LowDrought
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Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
No RatingHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Alexandria city
Average Summer temperature
91°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
55.42 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Alexandria city
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.3%
Total Employer Establishments
204,131
Poverty (%)
10.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Alexandria city
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inAlexandria city
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Alexandria city
Robbery
0.94/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.73/ per 1000
Burglary
1.71/ per 1000
Arson
0.07/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.86/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
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