Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Alexandria
Alexandria, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$936
Population
45,554
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Excitement and fun lives in Alexandria.
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Spanning an area of 27 square miles, the city of Alexandria, Louisiana has a population of around 48,000 people. This moderately-sized city is among the largest in Rapides parish. Since the 2010 Census, it has been found that the city's population has been on the rise with no signs of stopping anytime soon. This is great for those who are looking for an up-and-coming area in which to live. The economy of this town is also booming, making this a wonderful place to move for those who want to start a new career or just be a part of this exciting city.
One of the biggest events in Alexandria is (of course!) Mardi Gras. This exciting event involves parades, great food, entertainment, and lots of fun. Alexandria is home to another popular festival, Que'in on the Red. This event involves Louisiana's world-famous barbeque cooked up by local chefs and plenty of live music. This tasty event takes place in March and is typically held at North Levee Park. Other terrific attractions in Alexandria include the Kent Plantation, the oldest plantation remaining in Louisiana, and Alexandria Zoological Park.
Explore the City
Compton Park is a nice place to spend the afternoon in Wilshire Park.
Residents can engage with culture at the Alexandria Art Museum.
The Garden District gives a warm welcome to many Alexandria residents.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,873
Average: $67,385
Education
9,671
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,235
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alexandria has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Alexandria, LA is $501 for a studio, $936 for one bedroom, $1,104 for two bedrooms, and $1,230 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alexandria has decreased by -6.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$936/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$1,526/month
1,234 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Alexandria, LA is 7.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Alexandria is 25.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $501 - $1,230. You can expect to pay 3.8% less for groceries, 2.6% more for utilities, and 0.7% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alexandria, LA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
J.B. Nachman Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
351 Students
Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
483 Students
D.F. Huddle Elementary New Vision Academy
Public
Grades PK-5
444 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
349 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
349 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
794 Students
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Public
Grades 6-8
415 Students
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Public
Grades K-8
608 Students
Julius Patrick Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
177 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,482 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
629 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
760 Students
Public
Grades K-12
78 Students
Louisiana Special Education Center
Public
Grades K-12
34 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Alexandria Zoo
- Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site
Military Bases
Airports
- Alexandria International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.