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Alexandria city, VA market data
How Alexandria city compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 160,662
- +1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 76,096
- Median household income
- $119,681
- +18.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $735,100
- Jobs located here
- 79,808
- Highest market score
- 87
- Home repair trades, #6 of 2,057 scored counties
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What this means
Alexandria city has an estimated 160,662 people and 76,096 households. Population estimates show Alexandria city grew 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Alexandria city is $119,681, 48% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Alexandria city runs highest on pets (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (71).
Of the business types scored in Alexandria city, home repair companies (87), HVAC and plumbing companies (87) and electricians (86) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #6 of 2,057 scored counties.
Alexandria city is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for landscaping and lawn care companies (73% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Alexandria city
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Alexandria city with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 87 | #6 of 2,057 | 44 | 5.8 | $6.4M | 265 | 37 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 87 | #16 of 1,707 | 21 | 2.8 | $13.5M | 283 | 22 |
| Electricians | 86 | #15 of 1,160 | 7 | 0.9 | $40.4M | 336 | 10 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 86 | #25 of 1,493 | 10 | 1.3 | $14.4M | 491 | 12 |
| Veterinarians | 86 | #32 of 1,485 | 14 | 1.8 | $6.6M | 243 | 7 |
| Roofing and gutters | 84 | #27 of 1,177 | 16 | 2.1 | $17.7M | 209 | 5 |
| Pet stores | 82 | #38 of 974 | 12 | 1.6 | $7.7M | 170 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 82 | #39 of 1,771 | 44 | 5.8 | $3.3M | 195 | 68 |
| Pest control | 79 | #32 of 699 | 11 | 1.4 | $13.1M | 128 | 3 |
| Laundromats | 79 | #69 of 785 | 6 | 0.8 | $31.2M | 250 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 78 | #83 of 1,302 | 26 | 3.4 | $4.1M | 132 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 77 | #114 of 2,200 | 59 | 7.8 | $1.6M | 179 | 36 |
| Pizza | 77 | #128 of 2,090 | 42 | 5.5 | $9M | 178 | 130 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 75 | #219 of 2,222 | 77 | 10.1 | $4.9M | 161 | 130 |
| Convenience stores | 75 | #285 of 2,261 | 23 | 3.0 | $23.4M | 297 | 23 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 70 | #426 of 2,402 | 80 | 10.5 | $6.7M | 199 | 62 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 68 | #192 of 1,334 | 24 | 3.2 | $3.8M | 186 | 23 |
| Gas stations | 68 | #450 of 2,358 | 36 | 4.7 | $4.3M | 180 | 25 |
| Tire shops | 66 | #361 of 1,530 | 11 | 1.4 | $4.7M | 187 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #499 of 2,070 | 41 | 5.4 | $13.1M | 141 | 39 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 65 | #436 of 2,063 | 83 | 10.9 | $4.6M | 123 | 38 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 64 | #387 of 1,656 | 35 | 4.6 | $3.1M | 173 | 116 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 64 | #423 of 1,889 | 74 | 9.7 | $5.1M | 124 | 42 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 63 | #397 of 1,461 | 24 | 3.2 | $3.9M | 152 | 25 |
| Auto repair and car care | 62 | #650 of 2,401 | 143 | 18.8 | $361K | 134 | 60 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 62 | #669 of 2,405 | 789 | 103.7 | $481K | 130 | 353 |
| Chiropractors | 61 | #433 of 1,490 | 37 | 4.9 | $2.9M | 122 | 25 |
| Funeral homes | 61 | #453 of 1,472 | 8 | 1.1 | $845K | 124 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 60 | #446 of 1,356 | 32 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 146 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 60 | #681 of 2,087 | 111 | 14.6 | $1.7M | 133 | 53 |
| Insurance agencies | 60 | #777 of 2,272 | 69 | 9.1 | $1.9M | 150 | 38 |
| Child care and preschools | 59 | #570 of 1,611 | 53 | 7.0 | $1.1M | 107 | 52 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #296 of 887 | 27 | 3.5 | Index only | 134 | 15 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #553 of 1,451 | 12 | 1.6 | $4.3M | 171 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | 54 | #334 of 847 | 23 | 3.0 | $6.2M | 98 | 53 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #562 of 1,328 | 47 | 6.2 | $1.9M | 112 | 19 |
| Physical therapy | 54 | #612 of 1,422 | 44 | 5.8 | $2.4M | 102 | 31 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #954 of 2,339 | 173 | 22.7 | $508K | 118 | 64 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #986 of 2,405 | 476 | 62.6 | $797K | 120 | 184 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #1,003 of 2,378 | 105 | 13.8 | $491K | 111 | 46 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #1,001 of 2,210 | 161 | 21.2 | $1.2M | 132 | 82 |
| Gyms | 51 | #871 of 1,792 | 70 | 9.2 | $1.3M | 99 | 43 |
| Dry cleaners | 49 | #270 of 507 | 9 | 1.2 | $20.8M | 133 | 25 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,097 of 2,088 | 134 | 17.6 | $672K | 102 | 66 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 48 | #699 of 1,327 | 18 | 2.4 | $2.9M | 93 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,332 of 2,385 | 353 | 46.4 | $249K | 117 | 118 |
| Property management | 44 | #545 of 910 | 25 | 3.3 | Index only | 102 | 69 |
| Spas and skin care | 44 | #1,093 of 1,769 | 93 | 12.2 | $944K | 108 | 26 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,476 of 2,394 | 615 | 80.8 | $175K | 115 | 273 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #1,765 of 2,176 | 333 | 43.8 | Index only | 78 | 88 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,451 of 1,886 | 116 | 15.2 | $929K | 94 | 97 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,880 of 2,229 | 387 | 50.9 | Index only | 84 | 193 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 30 | #697 of 777 | 40 | 5.3 | $2.3M | 55 | 43 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | $17.2M | 125 | 6 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.1 | $107.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Alexandria city
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $51.6M | $678 | 71 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $154.4M | $2,029 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $379.2M | $4,984 | 122 |
| Groceries | $538.4M | $7,075 | 112 |
| Personal care products and services | $87.8M | $1,154 | 115 |
| Child care and other personal services | $56.6M | $744 | 128 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $90.1M | $1,184 | 120 |
| Medical and dental services | $107.8M | $1,416 | 110 |
| Pets | $92.6M | $1,216 | 134 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $187.5M | $2,464 | 120 |
| Vehicle insurance | $130.1M | $1,710 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $282.7M | $3,715 | 123 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $143.7M | $1,889 | 134 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.4B | $18,608 | 112 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Alexandria city
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 160,662+1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 76,096
- Median age
- 39.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 42%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.3
- Land area
- 15 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 10,509
- Median household income
- $119,681+18.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $161,240
- Median home value
- $735,100
- Jobs located here
- 79,808
- Daytime population
- 161,123Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Alexandria city, VA growing?
Population estimates put Alexandria city at 160,662 people in 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 76,096 households. Median household income rose 18.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Alexandria city, VA spend?
Households in Alexandria city spend about $1.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $538.4M on groceries and $379.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Alexandria city spend the most on pets (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle maintenance and repairs (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Alexandria city, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Alexandria city are for home repair companies (87), HVAC and plumbing companies (87) and electricians (86). Alexandria city ranks #6 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
How does Alexandria city, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Alexandria city is $119,681 a year, 48% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $735,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Alexandria city has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for landscaping and lawn care companies (73% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Alexandria city, each ranked against other counties.
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