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Alexandria, LA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Alexandria.

Population: 55,752 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Alexandria, LA is $147,735 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $143,371 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,133/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$147,735

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$147,735
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-5.7%
5-year appreciation
+1.5%
10-year appreciation
+7.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2021)
$159,491
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$143,371
Median list price
$177,800
Median price per sqft
$93
1-year sale-price change
-24.6%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
221
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
177
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
80 days
New listings (monthly)
49

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,133/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$757/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$796/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,468/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/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
20
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Rapides Parish, Special School District
Schools include
Alexandria Middle Magnet School, Bolton Academy, Scott M. Brame Middle School, Cherokee Elementary School, Horseshoe Drive Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, ice storm, lightning, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
2,031
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
77.2°F
Average low
56.7°F
Annual precipitation
59.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
87
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
67

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,196
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,080

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Grass Roots Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
8
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL, RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHRISTUS CENTRAL LOUISIANA SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
-542 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
47.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$772
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
63.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,101
Average weekly wage
$1,006
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
241

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

How it compares

AlexandriaState medianUS median
Typical home value$147,735$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$143,371$225,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,133/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$772$576$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, LA?
$147,735.
What is the median sale price in Alexandria, LA?
$143,371.
How long do homes take to sell in Alexandria, LA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Alexandria, LA?
Typical rent: $1,133/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alexandria, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, ice storm, lightning, heat wave.
Is Alexandria, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 2,031 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Alexandria, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alexandria, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alexandria, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alexandria, LA?
20 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Alexandria, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Alexandria, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alexandria, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Alexandria

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