The Town FilesAlexandria city, Virginia
156,976 people. The median home is worth $735,100 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $119,681.
Towns in Alexandria city
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 159,467 | $735,100 | $119,681 | 37.7 |
People and housing
| Alexandria city | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $735,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $2,089 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $119,681 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 37.7 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.2% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
81,341 jobs in 2024, average pay $91,541 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 531 storm events in Alexandria city from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Alexandria city has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).