Living in Alexandria (Virginia)
Alexandria (Virginia) is a city in Virginia, United States, home to 159,467 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single professionals (top 1%, #2 of 4,537), young professionals (top 1%, #2 of 4,444), commuters (top 1%, #3 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Alexandria (Virginia)
- It is right on the coast of the Chesapeake Bay.
- It is part of Greater Washington, D.C., 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 27 min and sets around 22:50; in late June it sets around 2:37.
How Alexandria (Virginia) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #4,458 of 11,898 | #137 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #5,411 of 9,771 | #172 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #3,945 of 8,006 | #145 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,398 of 6,237 | #111 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,327 of 9,474 | #132 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,166 of 9,474 | #131 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,208 of 10,762 | #125 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #2 of 4,537 | #2 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #2 of 4,444 | #2 of 108 | Map |
| DINKS | 90 | #2 of 3,053 | #2 of 75 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #4,970 of 7,271 | #152 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #3 of 6,227 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #24 of 3,933 | #2 of 93 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #231 of 2,119 | #7 of 44 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #2,798 of 8,006 | #117 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 32 | #8,529 of 12,111 | #239 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 85 | #14 of 4,114 | #2 of 96 | Map |
| Expat professional | 85 | #14 of 7,271 | #8 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,504 of 9,474 | #70 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #14,232 of 18,063 | #377 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #3,249 of 16,523 | #87 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 18 | #16,097 of 18,063 | #378 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,395 of 16,523 | #73 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 89 | #2 of 21,167 | #2 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,984 of 12,111 | #95 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #730 of 6,413 | #30 of 158 | Map |
| Business owner | 86 | #17 of 12,111 | #15 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 75 | #31 of 4,750 | #3 of 123 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.