Alexandria, VA
Population 156,788 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA. Moving to or from Alexandria? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
156,788
Cost of living (RPP)
108.884
Annual avg temp
59°F
Typical home
$676,205
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $113,638 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $696,800 |
| Median gross rent | $2,031/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.08 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 108.884 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 106.7, goods 104.847, services 151.134. Source: BEA, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 332.301 as of February 2026. YoY +3.5%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
59°F
January low
30°F
July high
90°F
Annual snow
13.7"
Annual precipitation 41.8". Station: WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US (3.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$676,205
ZHVI YoY
-0.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,241/mo
ZORI YoY
-0.3%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Total employment (MSA)
3,092,070
Median wage (annual)
$65,110
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 384,770 | $101,420 |
| Management Occupations | 304,760 | $154,420 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 296,400 | $48,960 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 244,010 | $35,930 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 239,700 | $129,790 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Baltimore, MD 48 mi · 1h 16m Richmond, VA 103 mi · 2h 6m Philadelphia, PA 151 mi · 3h 24m Newport News, VA 167 mi · 3h 19m Hampton, VA 177 mi · 3h 28m Norfolk, VA 184 mi · 3h 37m Allentown, PA 196 mi · 4h 15m Chesapeake, VA 203 mi · 4h 9m Virginia Beach, VA 204 mi · 4h 5m Elizabeth, NJ 220 mi · 4h 39m