Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Alexandria
Alexandria, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,155
Population
13,603
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Delight in this lakeside town’s many diverse offerings
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Situated midway between the Twin Cities and Fargo, North Dakota, Alexandria is a thriving community in the heart of West Central Minnesota. Surrounded by a bevy of beautiful lakes, Alexandria attracts many for its stunning environment, exceptional lakeside resorts, and abundant recreational opportunities.
In addition to lakeside activities and relaxation, Alexandria offers world-class golf, history museums, art galleries, theatrical performances, wineries and breweries, unique boutique shopping, and stock car racing at the Viking Speedway. Alexandria is also known for its exceptional community events, including the Grape Stomp, Douglas County Fair, Vikingland Band Festival, and much more. Convenient access to I-94 and Alexandria Municipal Airport makes getting around from Alexandria simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,847
Average: $71,276
Education
3,152
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,810
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alexandria has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Alexandria, MN is $973 for a studio, $1,155 for one bedroom, $1,370 for two bedrooms, and $1,745 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alexandria has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,155/month
648 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alexandria, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
466 Students
Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Public
Grades K-5
9 Students
Alexandria Extended School Year
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
913 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
2 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
Alexandria Extended School Year
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,302 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
138 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Alexandria Extended School Year
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
- Lake Carlos State Park
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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.