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Everything you need to know before moving to Alexandria VA 22304. Is Alexandria VA safe? Is Alexandria VA a good place to live? The data below covers it. Demographics, public and private schools, FBI and state crime stats, air quality, climate, and top-rated restaurants. Live data from public APIs. No signup, no email required.

ZIP 22304: Alexandria, VA at a Glance

Alexandria city

People & Housing in Alexandria VA

Is Alexandria VA a good place to live? Median income, housing, and who calls ZIP 22304 home.

City

Population

49,711

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Mixed

Median Age

37.5 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Upper Income

Median Household Income

$98,238

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Expensive

Median Home Value

$460,200

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$1,893 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Mixed Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.9%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

College Town

Bachelor's or Higher

57.8%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Normal Commute

Mean Commute

30 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety in Alexandria VA

Is Alexandria VA safe? Here's what the FBI and local police report for ZIP 22304.

Moderate

Violent Crime Rate

2.1 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Elevated

Property Crime Rate

26.4 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Elevated

Overall Crime Rate

38 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Alexandria Police Department. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Near Alexandria VA

Moving to Alexandria VA 22304? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Must Visit

Mike's American

4.6(8,720 reviews)· $$

American

6210 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150, USA

Kabob Palace

4(5,906 reviews)· $$

Middle Eastern

2315 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202, USA

Virtue Feed & Grain

4.5(5,372 reviews)· $$

American

106 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Must Visit

Carbonara

4.8(5,246 reviews)· $$$

Italian

3865 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203, USA

Dave & Buster's Springfield

4.1(4,449 reviews)· $$

Restaurant

6655 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150, USA

Krispy Kreme

4.4(3,371 reviews)· $

Fast Food

6332 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA

Schools Near Alexandria VA

Moving to Alexandria VA 22304? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

78elementary31middle16highwithin 5 miles · 101 public · 55 private

James K. Polk Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.5 mi away

Grades PK to 05

5000 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Patrick Henry K-8 School

Public

Middle· 0.6 mi away

Grades PK to 08

4643 Taney Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Samuel W. Tucker Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.7 mi away

Grades PK to 05

435 Ferdinand Day Dr, Alexandria, VA, 22304

CARD ACADEMY ALEXANDRIA

Private

Other· 0.8 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 36 students

4875 EISENHOWER AVE STE 210, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22304

Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home

Public

Other· 0.8 mi away

Grades N to N

200 S. Whiting St., Alexandria, VA, 22304

Francis C. Hammond Middle

Public

Middle· 1.0 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

4646 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 22304

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William Ramsay Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.1 mi away

Grades PK to 05

5700 Sanger Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22311

ST STEPHENS & ST AGNES SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL

Private

Other· 1.1 mi away

· Other religious· 1,160 students

1000 SAINT STEPHENS RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22304

Ferdinand T. Day Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.2 mi away

Grades PK to 05

1701 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA, 22311

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John Adams Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.3 mi away

Grades PK to 05

5651 Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22311

Early Childhood Center

Public

Other· 1.3 mi away

Grades PK to PK

5651 Rayburn Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22311

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Clermont Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.5 mi away

Grades PK to 06

5720 Clermont Dr, Alexandria, VA, 22310

Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality in Alexandria VA

Is Alexandria VA safe to breathe? Live EPA readings for particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

Clean Air

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

7 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

7.6 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

58 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

10.4 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

204 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate in Alexandria VA (3-yr avg)

Moving to Alexandria VA 22304? Summer highs, winter lows, precipitation, and how hot or cold it actually gets.

Hot

Summer Avg High

86.3°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

31.3°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Wet

Annual Rainfall

47.2"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

3.2"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Many Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

67.2°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

49.4°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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