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Alexandria
  • City in Virginia
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Alexandria

#12 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Alexandria is a city in Virginia with a population of 158,185. Alexandria is in Alexandria City County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Alexandria offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Alexandria there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Alexandria. The public schools in Alexandria are above average.
    About Alexandria...
    Population
    158,185
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $579,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,848
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      145.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      8.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      52.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      116.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,394.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      212.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      19%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Alexandria

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,450
    National
    $69,021
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