Alexandria, Virginia has an overall cost of living index of 109.5, which is 9.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $2,089 per month, while the typical home is valued around $735,100. Households earn a median of $119,681 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 24. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$119,681
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,089
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$735,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
109.5
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
109.5
Goods
106.4
Rents / Housing
151.9
Services
105.7
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $151,000 |
| Registered Nurse | $102,510 |
| Elementary Teacher | $78,790 |
| Electrician | $78,580 |
| Accountant | $108,670 |
| Plumber | $71,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $209,050 |
| Civil Engineer | $108,530 |
| Operations Manager | $160,690 |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 |
| Health Services Manager | $156,970 |
| Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $156,510 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
156,976
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Census ACS
24.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,058
Per month
Avg Home Value
$654,325
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 22206 | — | $2,243 | $549,100 |
| ZIP 22301 | — | $2,329 | $965,600 |
| ZIP 22302 | — | $2,001 | $560,000 |
| ZIP 22304 | — | $1,893 | $460,200 |
| ZIP 22305 | — | $1,879 | $719,900 |
| ZIP 22311 | — | $1,855 | $614,200 |
| ZIP 22312 | — | $1,975 | $553,900 |
| ZIP 22314 | — | $2,292 | $811,700 |
January Avg
37°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.2%
Alexandria has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 109.5. The US national average is 100, so Alexandria is 9.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Alexandria is $2,089 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Alexandria is $119,681 per year.
The median home value in Alexandria is $735,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Alexandria has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Virginia is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
