Alexandria, Louisiana
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 29% of US places
- top 10% for property tax rate
- top 11% for commute time
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Alexandria is a mid-size city in Louisiana with about 45,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include property tax rate, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.7 in4.7 in
oppressive 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US places
Home Value$180k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$928better than 48% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.47%better than 90% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax9.56%better than 1% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.19%better than 59% of US places
Unemployment7.5%better than 23% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)49°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation60.9 in96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.4 inbetter than 83% of US places
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 56% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 7% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.1better than 82% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 30% of US places
School Quality46.1better than 28% of US places
Violent Crime5037/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime6332/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population45,13397th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.433rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5589th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)36.5%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)55.3%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 89% of US places
Walkability9.8/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance160 mibetter than 15% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.3%better than 43% of US places
Amenities Nearby10.41better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alexandria an affordable place to live?
- Alexandria is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Alexandria?
- The median home value in Alexandria is $180k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Alexandria?
- Median household income in Alexandria is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Alexandria?
- Median gross rent in Alexandria is $928 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Alexandria safe?
- Alexandria is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 5037/100k (better than 0%). Property crime is 6332/100k.
- What is the weather like in Alexandria?
- Alexandria averages 83°F in July and 49°F in January, with 60.9 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Alexandria?
- Public-school quality in Alexandria is below average, scoring better than 28% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Alexandria?
- The average one-way commute in Alexandria is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)