Alexander is a small town of 507 in New York, with a median household income of $81,190
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Alexander stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alexander is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alexander city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.2
Alexander's overall cost of living index is 94.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Alexander costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Alexander, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$140,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$730
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,190
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Alexander's violent crime rate is 141.4 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
141.4 /100k
Property Crime
984.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Alexander is served primarily by ALEXANDER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Alexander, NY
National Avg
School District
ALEXANDER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alexander sees average highs of 30.0°F in January
and 76.5°F in July,
with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 73.9 inches of snow per year.
Alexander's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Alexander roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $140,400 and median rent is $730/month.
Alexander's violent crime rate is 141.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 984.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Alexander are operated by ALEXANDER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Alexander, NY has a population of 507, a median household income of $81,190, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Alexander averages 30.0°F in January and 76.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches
with about 73.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alexander, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14005.
The population of Alexander, New York is 507 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alexander: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $140,400, median household income $81,190, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alexander side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
