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What's it like to live in Alexandria?
Is Alexandria a good place to live?
Alexandria is a neighbourhood in Alexandria. Homes for sale here run a median of about $599,900. It's a quiet area with no major roads or rail lines running through it.
What are homes like in Alexandria?
There are 358 homes for sale in and around Alexandria, priced from $64,900 to $3,350,000 (median about $599,900). See the Homes page for current listings.
What's happening in Alexandria this week?
There are 30 events on this week in and around Alexandria, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
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What it costs to live in Alexandria
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Around town this week
Fresh from local news covering Alexandria and the surrounding area.
Storms knocked out power to nearly 7,900 Alexandria customers, with a watch in effect until 9 p.m. The Tall Ship Providence Foundation suspended operations due to mounting losses and debt, and an emergency closure was announced for LA 488 in Alexandria. A local event, Stacey Kent in Alexandria, is also taking place this week.
Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.
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What is there to do in Alexandria?
Alexandria has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Alexandria?
Most of Alexandria is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Alexandria?
Alexandria sits in Alexandria, Virginia, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Alexandria?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Alexandria, and can connect you with a local agent.