State rank#13 of 133
Smallest county156,976 residentsFairfax County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 51510
Alexandria city, Virginia
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population156,976
Household income$119,681
Unemployment2.4%
Life expectancy82.2 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Alexandria city has 156,976 residents and ranks #13 by population among Virginia county equivalents. Median household income is $119,681. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.4%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Virginia
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Alexandria city: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Alexandria city, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $735,100 median home value and $2,089/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $119,681, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Alexandria city may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, unemployment rate, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 66.2% and life expectancy is 82.2 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 66.2%, rank #3 of 133 available Virginia counties.
- Unemployment rate: 2.4%, rank #4 of 133 available Virginia counties.
- Poor or fair health: 12.2%, rank #4 of 133 available Virginia counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $735,100, rank #130 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $2,089/mo, rank #127 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 8.1%, rank #78 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Virginia
Rank and range use only counties in Virginia with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$119,681
$119,681; above the state county median of $68,724.
State rank #11 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$735,100
$735,100; above the state county median of $258,600.
State rank #130 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$2,089/mo
$2,089/mo; above the state county median of $1,059/mo.
State rank #127 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.4%
2.4%; below the state county median of 3%.
State rank #4 of 133 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
66.2%
66.2%; above the state county median of 27%.
State rank #3 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
82.2 years
82.2 years; above the state county median of 75.2 years.
State rank #5 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
12.2%
12.2%; below the state county median of 18.4%.
State rank #4 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8.1%
8.1%; above the state county median of 7.8%.
State rank #78 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,248 residents
1 per 1,248 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,231 residents.
State rank #31 of 125 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 203 residents
1 per 203 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 780 residents.
State rank #15 of 129 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Alexandria city FAQ
Is Alexandria city a good place to live?
Alexandria city may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, unemployment rate, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 66.2% and life expectancy is 82.2 years.
What should I know before moving to Alexandria city?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $735,100 median home value and $2,089/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $119,681, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Alexandria city?
Alexandria city has 156,976 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Alexandria city?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 51510; the parent state FIPS is 51.
What is the median household income in Alexandria city?
The ACS median household income is $119,681.
How much does housing cost in Alexandria city?
Housing benchmarks are $735,100 median home value and $2,089/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $119,681, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Alexandria city?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.4%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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