Signals
Alexandria
Willmar
Growth
63 · Top 30%
vs50 · Top 50%
Climate
50 · Bottom 3%
vs51 · Bottom 4%
Physical resilience
97 · Top 1%
vs92 · Top 3%
Housing affordability
88 · Bottom 32%
vs98 · Top 36%
Access
37 · Bottom 5%
vs40 · Bottom 6%
Economic stability
63 · Top 35%
vs75 · Top 19%
Measured values
| Metric | Alexandria | Willmar | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,575 | 44,079 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $79,043 | $76,592 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $44,466 | $38,860 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 62/sq mi | 55/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $321,400 | $243,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $927 | $909 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 76.5% | 72.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 27.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 9.0% | 9.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 316 | 77 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 8.0 | 1.7 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | -21.6% | 6.9% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 80°F | 82°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 2°F | 3°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 24.1" | 28.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 94 mi | 89 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 18.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 44.5 | 40.0 | 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.
Willmar
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind.
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