Moving to
Alexandria.

$2,089/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,089 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $735,100. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

3.1% unemployment

Unemployment here is 3.1%, a little below the national average of 4.3%.

142 violent crimes per 100k

Pretty safe, all things considered. Violent crime sits below the national average, nothing alarming, just ordinary city-life awareness.

28 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 28.4 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 5 in 10 workers drive to work; 12% take public transit; 29% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 5.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

66% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

20 public schools inside the boundary

There are 20 public schools inside the boundary and 17 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (4 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.