Living in Alexandria, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alexandria · Census data 2020–2024
Alexandria has 5,155 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $64,317 (11% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $97,800, the median rent is $801/month.
Alexandria at a glance
- Population
- 5,155
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $64,317State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $97,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $801/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Alexandria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Alexandria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alexandria the median home value is $97,800, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $801 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,095 a month in housing costs.
Alexandria median household income
The median household income in Alexandria is $64,317 and the income per person is $30,808. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Alexandria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,763
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.32
Alexandria demographics
- Population
- 5,155
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 2,191
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alexandria ›
Education in Alexandria
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Alexandria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alexandria
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Alexandria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 5,155 | $64,317 | $97,800 | $801 |
| Orestes | 243 | $43,125 | $90,900 | $748 |
| Summitville | 1,104 | $52,946 | $101,600 | $760 |
| Frankton | 1,658 | $68,611 | $140,400 | $1,186 |
| Elwood | 8,356 | $53,280 | $97,800 | $860 |
| Country Club Heights | 189 | $110,000 | $246,900 | — |
| Gaston | 710 | $52,292 | $90,000 | $789 |
| Yorktown | 11,699 | $81,674 | $186,700 | $926 |
| Fairmount | 2,662 | $51,739 | $103,200 | $1,026 |
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What is the median household income in Alexandria, IN?
The median household income in Alexandria is $64,317, 11% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alexandria?
The median home value in Alexandria is $97,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Alexandria?
The median gross rent in Alexandria is $801 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Alexandria, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Alexandria?
The median age in Alexandria is 36.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Alexandria?
The average commute to work in Alexandria is 30 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alexandria?
The unemployment rate in Alexandria is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alexandria?
16.2% of adults in Alexandria have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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