Living in West Alexandria, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Alexandria · Census data 2020–2024
West Alexandria has 1,340 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $59,973 (16% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $154,300, the median rent is $701/month.
West Alexandria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Alexandria at a glance
- Population
- 1,340
- Median age
- 35.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $59,973State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $154,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $701/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Alexandria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Ohio median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Alexandria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Alexandria the median home value is $154,300, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $701 per month, which is 20.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,173 a month in housing costs.
West Alexandria median household income
The median household income in West Alexandria is $59,973 and the income per person is $32,393. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Alexandria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 664
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.15
West Alexandria demographics
- Population
- 1,340
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 623
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Alexandria ›
Education in West Alexandria
16% of adults 25 and older in West Alexandria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Alexandria
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
West Alexandria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Alexandria | 1,340 | $59,973 | $154,300 | $701 |
| Eaton | 8,339 | $51,467 | $148,200 | $764 |
| Gratis | 725 | $77,500 | $154,600 | $825 |
| Lewisburg | 1,927 | $75,379 | $155,800 | $817 |
| Farmersville | 1,079 | $80,313 | $159,200 | $1,060 |
| New Lebanon | 4,169 | $69,906 | $115,600 | $914 |
| Lake Lakengren | 3,445 | $87,135 | $211,400 | $1,345 |
| Brookville | 5,779 | $63,598 | $182,200 | $1,001 |
| Camden | 2,029 | $49,063 | $117,400 | $894 |
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What is the median household income in West Alexandria, OH?
The median household income in West Alexandria is $59,973, 16% lower 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 West Alexandria?
The median home value in West Alexandria is $154,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Alexandria?
The median gross rent in West Alexandria is $701 per month, about 20.9% of household income.
Is West Alexandria, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Ohio median.
What is the median age in West Alexandria?
The median age in West Alexandria is 35.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Alexandria?
The average commute to work in West Alexandria is 22 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Alexandria?
The unemployment rate in West Alexandria is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Alexandria?
16% of adults in West 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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