In Alexandria, Virginia, the median home price is $688,266; median household income is $119,681; the population is 156,976; schools rate 7.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 186.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Alexandria at a glance
Population
156,976
Median Household Income
$119,681
Typical Home Value
$688,266
School District Rating
7.1
Violent Crime Rate
186.4
Avg Commute Time
28.4
About Alexandria
Alexandria has a population of 156,976. The median home value is $688,266, 46% above the Virginia median. Median household income is $119,681 (28% above the Virginia median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Alexandria
1 town, by population.
Alexandria at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Alexandria?
- Alexandria has a population of 156,976 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Alexandria?
- The median home value in Alexandria is $688,266. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Alexandria?
- Median household income in Alexandria is $119,681 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Alexandria in?
- Alexandria is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Alexandria?
- Alexandria contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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