Alexandria County

VA · Pop. 76,648 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Alexandria County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 76,648.

$/Acre: $8,700

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 182.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax6.19%

Cost of Living Index103.6

Median Household Income$68,801

Poverty Rate23.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,700

Median Home Price$450K

Acres for Sale3981

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall43 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,859 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)232 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K329

Property Crime /100K460

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak