The Town FilesAlexandria, Tennessee
Town in DeKalb County · population 981 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $220,100
- Household income
- $50,116
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 31.2
Alexandria is a town of 981 people in DeKalb County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $220,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 75% of Tennessee towns, hipper than 73% of Tennessee towns.
How Alexandria ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alexandria is worth $220,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $50,116, which is more affordable than 23% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $789 a month. 61.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alexandria | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $789 | $863 |
| Median household income | $50,116 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 61.1% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in Alexandria
| People | Alexandria | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 43.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.0% | 88.2% |
Weather in Alexandria
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 28.5°F. About 56.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alexandria since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 3, 2020 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 88 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 4, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in DeKalb County since 1996
DeKalb County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4594: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in DeKalb County
DeKalb County had 5,388 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,873 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Alexandria itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Towns near Alexandria
- Watertown, TN6.2 mi · 1,553 people · home $250,000
- Gordonsville, TN9.4 mi · 1,363 people · home $251,400
- South Carthage, TN12.0 mi · 1,490 people · home $200,300
- Carthage, TN13.4 mi · 2,291 people · home $257,300
- Smithville, TN14.3 mi · 5,004 people · home $194,200
- Woodbury, TN17.6 mi · 2,703 people · home $216,400
- Lebanon, TN19.4 mi · 38,431 people · home $378,400
- Gladeville, TN22.5 mi · 1,189 people · home $464,400
Alexandria questions
Is Alexandria, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alexandria scores better for retirees than 41% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 51%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.2).
How much does a house cost in Alexandria?
The median owner-occupied home in Alexandria is valued at $220,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,116, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $789 a month.
What is the weather like in Alexandria?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 28.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.8 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Alexandria get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alexandria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2020. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)