City of Alexandria
A popular spot since George Washington called it home, Alexandria appeals to those looking for small-town charm and big-city features. The city is packed full of quality of life attributes, with everything from a 100-year-old coffee roaster to 18 dog parks for your four-legged friends.
Demographics | Housing | Schools | Transportation | Attractions | Taxes
Demographics
| Land Area | 15 Square Miles |
| Population | 155,203 |
| Median Age | 37.4 |
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Housing
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Number of Households
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75,432
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Average Household Inomce
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$132,224
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Average Home Sold Price
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$602,862
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Average Detached Home Sold Price
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$896,857
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- Alexandria New Resident Page
- Alexandria Vehicle Registration
- Alexandria Neighborhood Guide and Information
Schools
| School Enrollment | 15,542 |
| Graduation Rate | 80.6% |
| Average SAT Score | 992 |
| Cost Invested Per Pupil | $17,606 |
Transportation
Getting from point A to point B in Alexandria is easy thanks to an extensive network of transportation options. From Capital Bikeshare to Metro to personal vehicles, the commute options are numerous.
- 4 Metrorail stations
- 10 Metrobus routes
- 13 DASH Bus routes
- Metroway service between Arlington and Alexandria
- Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter rail
- Capital Bikeshare
- Over 39 miles of on-street and off-street bike lanes, sharrows and trails
- Numerous e-scooter providers
- Uber, Lyft and numerous taxi companies
Attractions
Old Town Waterfront | Torpedo Factory Art Center | Port City Brewery | George Washington Masonic National Memorial | City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation
Taxes
| State Income Tax (VA) | 5.75% |
| Real Property Tax Rate | $1.073 per $100 Assessed Value |
| Vehicle Tax | $5.000 per $100 Assessed Value |
| Sales Tax (Combined State and Local) | 6.0% |