There are 6 independent living communities in Alexandria, Virginia. The mean cost per day for independent living in Virginia is $73, with costs ranging between $21 and $122 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $2,194, with costs ranging from about $637 to $3,674. The mean yearly cost is $26,334, which is over the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Alexandria, VA ranges from about $2,468 per month to $3,080 per month. The median cost is about $2,805 per month, or around $33,660 annually.
Alexandria is a large city in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is included in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area. With 321,490 residents residing within the city itself and 2,176,460 in the surrounding statistical area, it is the third largest city in the state. The 55-and-over community comprises 21% of the overall population.
Alexandria has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 81. The city's average household income is $89,000 ($49,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Virginia. The average housing price in Alexandria is $417,000, which is higher than the Virginia average of $277,500. Alexandria also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 4.42%.
Alexandria has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area gets average levels of rainfall annually. Alexandria has a lower than average rate of crime, moderate water quality ratings, and moderate air quality compared to other cities.