Cost of Living in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria is about 39% more expensive than the national average.
What Things Cost
Compared to the US average (100)
Census ACS 2024
Census ACS 2024
BEA RPP 2023
BEA RPP 2023
Alexandria at a Glance
On the median income of $124,593, state income tax is roughly $7,164/year.
Sources: Census ACS 2024, Tax Foundation.
Alexandria is the historic Virginia city across the Potomac from Washington, DC, with a cobblestone Old Town dating to 1749. The Metro connects to the entire DC area. Amazon's HQ2 nearby has intensified development.
How People Get Around
Source: Census ACS 2024.
Who Lives Here
Source: Census ACS 2024.
Why People Move to Alexandria
Old Town is one of the most charming walkable neighborhoods in America: cobblestones, boutiques on King Street, waterfront restaurants. Metro provides car-free DC access. Mount Vernon Trail runs 18 miles along the Potomac.
Neighborhoods
Old Town is the historic waterfront district. Del Ray has a main-street feel along Mount Vernon Avenue. Rosemont is quiet near the Metro. Potomac Yard is being redeveloped.
Things to Consider
High cost of entry: $625K median home. Old Town floods during storms. Parking is limited. Amazon HQ2 has pushed prices higher. The city is only 15 square miles.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandria
Exceptionally. King Street runs from Metro to the Waterfront with restaurants, shops, and galleries. One of the most walkable neighborhoods in the DC metro, rivaling Georgetown.
15 minutes by Metro from King Street station to Metro Center. The Pentagon is one stop away. Many residents commute daily by Metro.
HQ2 is technically in Arlington but proximity has raised housing costs and increased development pressure throughout Alexandria.