StrollPlace city guide
An independent Virginia city south of Arlington, with Old Town, waterfront public spaces and residential districts extending westward.
An independent Virginia city south of Arlington, with Old Town, waterfront public spaces and residential districts extending westward.
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Alexandria, Virginia — Old Town Alexandria from George Washington Masonic National Memorial · Archival photograph; current conditions may differ.
Alexandria, Virginia — Old Town Alexandria from George Washington Masonic National Memorial · Archival photograph; current conditions may differ.
Creator: Ben Schumin · resized / WebP
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
A look at housing costs and homeownership in Alexandria. Figures may differ from today’s market. Select an info icon for details and reporting periods.
Median value of owner-occupied homes in the survey area.
Displayed values are rounded.
Sources & data notes92% above the state median
Median monthly rent, including estimated utility costs.
Displayed values are rounded.
Sources & data notes32% above the state median
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.
Displayed values are rounded.
Sources & data notesThe middle household income estimate for the reporting period.
Displayed values are rounded.
Sources & data notes28% above the state median
Scouting guide
Practical checks to run before you commit to a home. Mark each one as you go, flag anything to follow up and add notes. Your progress is saved in this browser.
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Alexandria mailing addresses also occur outside the city; verify the jurisdiction, then test the station or bus connection.
For daily travel, use current WMATA information and test the walk to the actual station entrance or stop.
Try a grocery errand and a public park or DC Public Library branch.
Account for hills, river crossings and access rules rather than judging the routine from a straight-line distance.
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Compare the actual home’s layout, condition, storage and included services.
For shared buildings, request current fees and the division of maintenance responsibilities; for a house, inspect the systems and outdoor areas you would maintain.
A neighborhood description does not establish availability or a price for a particular property.
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Use the exact address to confirm the jurisdiction, utility providers, waste collection and building access arrangements. Keep each source and confirmation with your moving plan.
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Statistics keep their reporting periods. Survey estimates are not current asking prices or quotes for an individual property. Displayed values are rounded.
Alexandria, Virginia — Old Town Alexandria from George Washington Masonic National Memorial · Archival photograph; current conditions may differ.
Creator: Ben Schumin · resized / WebP
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
