Living in Alexandria, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alexandria · Census data 2020–2024
Alexandria has 539 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $115,682 (62% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $253,300, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Alexandria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alexandria at a glance
- Population
- 539
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $115,682State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $253,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Alexandria a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 0.6%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
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 $253,300, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,665 a month in housing costs.
Alexandria median household income
The median household income in Alexandria is $115,682 and the income per person is $42,578. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Alexandria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 236
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.67
Alexandria demographics
- Population
- 539
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alexandria ›
Education in Alexandria
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Alexandria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alexandria
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Alexandria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 539 | $115,682 | $253,300 | $1,500 |
| Granville South | 1,146 | $131,307 | $364,500 | — |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,133 | $110,887 | $349,000 | — |
| Johnstown | 5,286 | $91,713 | $347,900 | $886 |
| Jersey | 304 | $151,827 | $274,500 | — |
| Granville | 5,999 | $124,408 | $502,300 | $1,129 |
| Pataskala | 18,223 | $92,033 | $314,500 | $1,387 |
| New Albany | 10,896 | $238,250 | $772,100 | $2,355 |
| Newark | 50,783 | $61,670 | $192,300 | $973 |
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What is the median household income in Alexandria, OH?
The median household income in Alexandria is $115,682, 62% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $253,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Alexandria?
The median gross rent in Alexandria is $1,500 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Alexandria, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Alexandria?
The median age in Alexandria is 38.8 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Alexandria?
The average commute to work in Alexandria is 25 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alexandria?
The unemployment rate in Alexandria is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alexandria?
37.5% 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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