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Alexandria, AL

Alexandria, AL.

Population: 4,353 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Alexandria, AL is $221,106 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 45 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$221,106

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$221,106
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+58.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$221,106
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$190,000
Median list price
$212,000
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
-29.2%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$796/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$801/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.7 : 1
Schools include
Alexandria High School, Alexandria Elementary School, Alexandria Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, tornado, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Anniston Army Depot (Southeast Industrial Area) (8.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,942
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,924

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (9 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Edwards Farm Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS, FLOYD CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER, GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+196 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
16.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$656
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,898
Average weekly wage
$952
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
144

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AlexandriaState medianUS median
Typical home value$221,106$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$190,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market45 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$656$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Alexandria, AL?
$221,106.
What is the median sale price in Alexandria, AL?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Alexandria, AL?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Alexandria, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,010/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alexandria, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, tornado, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Alexandria, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Alexandria, AL. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Alexandria, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alexandria, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alexandria, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alexandria, AL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Alexandria, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Alexandria, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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