Alexandria is a small town of 1,160 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $45,694
and a 10.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Alexandria stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alexandria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alexandria 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: 87.2
Alexandria's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Alexandria costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Alexandria, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$184,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$506
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,694
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Alexandria's violent crime rate is 244.0 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
244.0 /100k
Property Crime
614.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Alexandria, TN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alexandria sees average highs of 47.8°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 56.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Alexandria's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Alexandria roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $184,600 and median rent is $506/month.
Alexandria's violent crime rate is 244.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 614.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Alexandria, TN has a population of 1,160, a median household income of $45,694, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%.
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 averages 47.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.6 inches
with about 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alexandria, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37012.
The population of Alexandria, Tennessee is 1,160 with a median age of 29.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alexandria: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $184,600, median household income $45,694, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alexandria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
