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Alexandria Bay is a small town of 1,131 in New York, with a median household income of $50,714
and a 9.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Alexandria Bay stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alexandria Bay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alexandria Bay 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: 90.5
Alexandria Bay's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Alexandria Bay costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Alexandria Bay, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$669
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,714
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Alexandria Bay's violent crime rate is 142.0 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.0 /100k
Property Crime
1026.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Alexandria Bay is served primarily by ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Alexandria Bay, NY
National Avg
School District
ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alexandria Bay sees average highs of 26.5°F in January
and 79.2°F in July,
with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 92.4 inches of snow per year.
Alexandria Bay's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Alexandria Bay roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,800 and median rent is $669/month.
Alexandria Bay's violent crime rate is 142.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1026.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Alexandria Bay are operated by ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Alexandria Bay, NY has a population of 1,131, a median household income of $50,714, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%.
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.
Alexandria Bay averages 26.5°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches
with about 92.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alexandria Bay, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13607.
The population of Alexandria Bay, New York is 1,131 with a median age of 58.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alexandria Bay: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $134,800, median household income $50,714, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alexandria Bay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
