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Moving to Alexandria VA 22314?

Everything you need to know before moving to Alexandria VA 22314. 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 22314: 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 22314 home.

Suburban

Population

35,577

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

Mixed

Median Age

39.8 yrs

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

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Affluent

Median Household Income

$143,031

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

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Very Expensive

Median Home Value

$811,700

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

$2,292 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Mixed Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.5%

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

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Highly Educated

Bachelor's or Higher

80.1%

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

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Long Commute

Mean Commute

31 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 22314.

Moderate

Violent Crime Rate

2.9 / 1k

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

Elevated

Property Crime Rate

32.3 / 1k

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

Elevated

Overall Crime Rate

47.8 / 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 22314? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Must Visit

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

4.9(18,432 reviews)· $$$

Steak House

141 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, 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

Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge

4.4(4,438 reviews)· $$

Seafood

101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Mia's Italian Kitchen

4.5(3,955 reviews)· $$

Italian

100 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, 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 22314? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

66elementary34middle15highwithin 5 miles · 106 public · 36 private

Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School

Public

Middle· 0.2 mi away

Grades PK to 08

1501 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA, 22314

THE LIVING WATER SCHOOL

Private

Other· 0.2 mi away

· Other religious· 34 students

1525 KING ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 23314

OLD TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Private

Other· 0.3 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 27 students

112 S COLUMBUS ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314

POTOMAC CRESCENT WALDORF SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 0.4 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 45 students

PO BOX 320396, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22320

FUSION ACADEMY ALYKANDRIA

Private

Other· 0.5 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 33 students

333 JOHN CARLYLE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314

Lyles-Crouch Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.6 mi away

Grades PK to 05

530 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA, 22314

George Washington Middle

Public

Middle· 0.7 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

1005 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Naomi L. Brooks Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.8 mi away

Grades PK to 05

600 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22301

THE BASILICA SCHOOL OF ST. MARY

Private

Elementary· 0.8 mi away

· Catholic· 702 students

400 GREEN ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314

COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY

Private

Other· 0.9 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 146 students

1321 LESLIE AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22301

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 1.3 mi away

· Other religious· 177 students

109 BELLEAIRE RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22301

THE DEL RAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 1.3 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 25 students

100 E WINDSOR AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22301

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 22314? 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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