Alexandria, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 140,856 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
This bustling city is one of the most historic communities in America. Alexandria sits across the Potomac River from the nation's capital; just 6 miles away, and 9 miles north of Mount Vernon. The city is south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alexandria, with a total population of 140,856, is largely saturated with professionals working in the military, in the federal civil service, or for a government contractor. The city's temperatures range from the mid 20s to the high 80s from winter to summer.
| Median home price [details] | $383,500 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $380,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 2,500 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 33 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $4,454 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 17 |
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