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Alexandria city

VA · Pop. 156,788 · Urban County

62/100Homestead Score

Alexandria city, Virginia covers 15 square miles with a population of 156,788 and a density of 10452.5 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. A median home price of $697,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.99% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 234-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F and average winter lows of 30.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Inova Alexandria Hospital is 1.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.99%
Growing Season: 234 days
Broadband: 99.9%
Density: 10452.5/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 234-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Inova Alexandria Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.1% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 8.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A median home price of $697,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • At 10452.5 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.99%
Median Household Income$113,638
Poverty Rate8.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$697K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season234 days
Annual Rainfall39.7 inches
Avg Summer High86.4°F
Avg Winter Low30.7°F

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalInova Alexandria Hospital (1.2 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Homesteading in Alexandria city: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Alexandria city?
Alexandria city is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 234-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F, and average winter lows of 30.7°F.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $697,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.99%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Inova Alexandria Hospital is 1.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.