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Alexandria, VA

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Alexandria.

Population: 210,639 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Alexandria, VA is $699,680 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $725,660 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,327/month. 31 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$699,680

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$699,680
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+10.7%
10-year appreciation
+42.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$704,289
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$725,660
Median list price
$697,799
Median price per sqft
$446
1-year sale-price change
+5.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
698
For-sale inventory
653
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
573
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
234

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,327/mo
1-year rent change
-1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/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
31
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Alexandria City Public Schools, Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, Fairfax County Public Schools
Schools include
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary, George Washington Middle, Charles Barrett Elementary, Douglas MacArthur Elementary, George Mason Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
434
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (4.8 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)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
12.4 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
284
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Highest AQI recorded (year)
124

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
373
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
244,100
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
185,588

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm (2 mi)
National parks include
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm, Fort Foote Park, LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
58
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
366
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
+49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
43.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$7,130
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,930
Average weekly wage
$1,696
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

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

How it compares

AlexandriaState medianUS median
Typical home value$699,680$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$725,660$380,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,327/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,130$1,619$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, VA?
$699,680.
What is the median sale price in Alexandria, VA?
$725,660.
How long do homes take to sell in Alexandria, VA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Alexandria, VA?
Typical rent: $2,327/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alexandria, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather.
Is Alexandria, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 434 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, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alexandria, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alexandria, VA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Washington Navy Yard, 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Alexandria, VA?
31 schools (20 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Alexandria, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Alexandria, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alexandria, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Alexandria

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