Signals
Alexandria
Washington
Opportunity
62 · Top 38%
vs61 · Top 39%
Climate
69 · Bottom 46%
vs61 · Bottom 19%
Physical resilience
76 · Top 29%
vs74 · Top 32%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 8%
vs100 · Top 8%
Access
95 · Top 36%
vs96 · Top 33%
Economic stability
73 · Top 22%
vs75 · Top 18%
Measured values
| Metric | Alexandria | Washington | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,562 | 15,919 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $102,239 | $95,179 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $43,622 | $44,529 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,526/sq mi | 1,861/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $284,800 | $221,900 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,195 | $1,155 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 91.7% | 80.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.2% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -0.2% | -0.3% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 43.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 87°F | 86°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 24°F | 18°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 43.4" | 37.6" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 16 mi | 14 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 21.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.9 | 38.2 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Alexandria
Elevated or high exposure: tornado.
Washington
Elevated or high exposure: tornado.
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