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Living in Alexandria City, Virginia
An independent city on the Potomac just south of DC. Old Town's King Street and waterfront, the Del Ray strip, and the redeveloping West End and Potomac Yard.
$679,330
Median assessment
1.14
Tax per $100
84%
Grad rate
Very walkable
Walkability
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Commute & how people work
About 29% of Alexandria City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 28 min.
28 min
Average commute
30%
Commute under 20 min
18%
Commute 45 min or more
29%
Work from home
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 24% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 24% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 28% | |
| 45 min or more | 18% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 48% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 12% | |
| Walk or bike | 3% | |
| Work from home | 29% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Alexandria City Public Schools reports a 84% on-time graduation rate, with 55% passing Math and 62% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 746 restaurants & cafes and 131 grocery stores. The town center is very walkable (94 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Alexandria City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Aldi, 5725 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-2901
- Harris Teeter, 4641 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Trader Joe's, 612 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Walmart Supercenter, 6303 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306
- Eddie's Little Shop & Deli, 1406 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Giant, 2501 9th Road South, Arlington, VA
Restaurants
- &pizza, 5926 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria, VA 22315
- 1799 Prime, 110 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- AKB, a hotel bar, 1602 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Akeno Sushi Bar & Thai, 6550 #F Little River Turnpike
- Arby's, 4817 Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22312
- Asia Garden, 6935 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
Cafes & coffee
- Cafe du Soleil, 215 South Union Street
- Cortado Cafe & Crepery, 4543 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Dolci Gelato & Coffee, 107 North Fairfax Street
- ESP Tea & Coffee, 1012 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Hypergoat Cafe, 215 North Payne Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Junction Bakery & Bistro, 1508 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Bakeries
- Nothing Bundt Cakes, 4553 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Bread & Water Company, 1512 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22307
- Lavender Moon Cupcakery, 116 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Midnight Treats, 110 South Payne Street
- Alexandria Cupcake, 1022 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Fresh Baguette, +1-888-648-0009
Bars & breweries
- The Light Horse, 715 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Chadwick's, 203 The Strand, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Handover By The Slice, 728 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Maker's Union, 1450 South Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202-4710
- Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Rock it Grill, 1319 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2928
Shops & retail
- Kohl's, 5701 Kingstowne Boulevard, Kingstowne, VA 22315
- LapFix, 4613 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Sweet Home Furniture, 3501 South Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041
- Walmart, 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22315
- Anthropologie, 610 King St
- AR workshop, 1212 King Street
Health & medical
- Del Ray Animal Hospital, 524 East Mount Ida Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- MyEyeDr., 4555 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Belle Haven Animal Medical Center, 1221 Belle Haven Road, Alexandria, VA 22307
- Brahm & Powell Opticians, 113 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Dental Associated of Northern Virginia, 1500 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22307
- Dentist Ashley S. Nguyen, 901 N. Washington Street, Suite 202, VA
Pharmacies
Gyms & fitness
- Fitness Center I, 130 McChord Street Southwest, Washington, DC 22032
- Anytime Fitness, 6090 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310
- Foundation Fitness, 1901 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Gold's Gym, 3910 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
- Goldfish Swim School, 3155 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- RowHouse, 917 Saint Asaph Street
Personal care
- Arzum Barber Shop, 106 North Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Bazzak Hair & Nail Salon, 1110 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Belle View Barber Shop, 1608 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22307
- Best Nails, 2262 Huntington Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22303
- Blown Salon, Alexandria, VA
- Circe of Alexandria, 123 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Hotels & lodging
- Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria, 1600 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Fairfield Inn & Suites, 6254 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22312
- Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection, 116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Comfort Inn & Suites, 5716 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA 22310
- Courtyard Alexandria Old Town/Southwest, 2700 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Days Inn Alexandria South, 6100 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22303
Banks
- Bank of America, 1525 South Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202
- Chase, King Street
- United Bank, 506 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- CommonWealthONE Federal Credit Union, 4557 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Democracy Federal Credit Union, +18007425582
- HSBC, 415 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Hardware & home
- Lowe's, 6750 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306
- The Genius Genus, 1508A Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22307
- The Home Depot, 400 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Old Town Ace Hardware, 809 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Del Ray Farmhouse Market & Garden, 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue
- Del Ray Hardware, 2003 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Auto services
- Advance Auto Parts, 4349 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
- AutoZone, 5515 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
- Ben Nielsen's Alexandria Auto Care, 725 North Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Foreign Car Service, 501 Bashford Ln
- Passport MINI of Alexandria, 5990 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Tesla, 2710 South Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22206
Churches & faith communities
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 801 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 701 North Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Saint Louis Catholic Church, 2903 Popkins Lane, VA 22306
- The Basilica of Saint Mary, 310 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Victory Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 2762 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Other services
- Laundry Station, 2250 Huntington Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22303
- Old Town Funeral Choices, 1205 Belle Haven Road, VA 22307
- Parcel Plus, 1520 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22307
- AAB Imaging Inc., 1101 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Crest Advanced Dry Cleaners, +1 703-971-8411
- Jefferson funeral chapel, +1-703-971-7400
Gas stations
- Exxon, 6261 Little River Turnpike, Lincolnia, VA 22312
- Sunoco, 6300 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312
- Alexandria Belle View Exxon, 1800 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22307
- Alexandria Exxon, 501 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Mobil, 6817 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306
- NTA of Van Dorn Exxon, 501 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 502 John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Colonial Market, 1605 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Mike's Q Mart, 2262 Huntington Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22303
- APlus, 111 North Cove Terrace, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
- Class Six/ Shoppette, 1311 Chappie James Boulevard Southwest
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Alexandria City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Inova Healthplex
- Inova Medical Group - Old Town
- Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, 237 beds
- LasikPlus
- Medical Access-My Urgent Care & More
- Patient First Alexandria
- The Retina Group of Washington
Government & public sector
- Alexandria City Hall
- City of Alexadria Courthouse
- Department of Motor Vehicles Franconia
- District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency
- Fairfax County Franconia Governmental Center
- Fairfax County Schools Virginia Hills Administative Center
- Forest Heights Town Hall
- General Services Administration
Major employers & offices
- Allstate
- Bren Mar Business Center
- Clear Title, Inc.
- CyberDen Solutions LLC
- Decipher Technology Studios
- GISi (Alexandria)
- Global Situation Room
- GomSpace North America LLC
Business & industrial parks
- Convention Center Loading Dock
- Gum Springs Storage Tanks and Pumping Station
- Hotel Loading Dock
- Jefferson Street Substation
- Titan America
- VDOT
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
$119,681
Median household income
$735,100
Median home value
$2,089 /mo
Median gross rent
42%
Homes owner-occupied
Who lives here
38
Median age
66%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
10%
In a FEMA flood zone
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Alexandria City?
Alexandria City's real-estate tax rate is about $1.14 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.14% a year).
How are the schools in Alexandria City?
Alexandria City Public Schools reports a 84% on-time graduation rate, with 55% passing Math and 62% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Alexandria City?
The average commute for Alexandria City workers is about 28 minutes, and 30% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Alexandria City?
About 29% of Alexandria City workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Alexandria City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
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