Alexandria Virginia Real Estate and DemographicsGeneral History and information on Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria offers a wide selection of cultural and historic attractions, from its many classic churches and businesses to museums and historic homes. Alexandria allows both citizens and tourists a terrific opportunity to take part and experience what makes this city so charming and well desired.

Alexandria has experienced unprecedented commercial development since 1988. Currently Alexandria’s Old Town historic district is well known for its museums, special events, hotels, architecture and find restaurants along with a wide range of attractions which bring in more then one and a half million visitors each year.

Alexandria offers a wide range of recreational activities to be enjoyed by both residents and visitors alike. If you are looking for a beautiful and safe place to cycle, sail, hike, or simply enjoy what nature has to offer you can find it in Alexandria. A large array of recreational centers offers something for everyone both young and old. With a number of centers for both adults and children, Alexandria offers numerous clubs, neighborhood parks, after school programs, swimming pools and many more entertaining recreational facilities. Alexandria has dozen of parks throughout the city offering plenty of green space for its residents. With more then 7 Acres of park land per 1000 residents, Alexandria is truly a green and inviting city.

For individuals with disabilities, Alexandria offers mass transit, which is accessible for those in wheelchairs. The Metrorail offers fully accessible transportation in and around Alexandra and station managers and rail station employees have received ADA Customer Service Training and are ready to assist people with disabilities. MetroBus also offers near accessible access to those with disabilities. All busses purchased in the last 15 years are accessible leaving 92 percent of all with full access. The Goal is to have 100% of all transit fully accessible by the end of 2005.

Alexandria Virginia Schools
Alexandria has a number of quality public schools consisting of 13 Elementary, 2 Middle, and 3 High Schools. For more information on the Public School System in Alexandria, please visit: http://www.acps.k12.va.us/

Alexandria Virginia Demographics
Population (January 2003): 135000
Jobs (2003): 82,393
Unemployment Rate: 2.7%
Size: 15.75 Square Miles
Density: 5,200 per Square Mile
Public Parks and Open Space: 946.7 Acres
Park Land per 1000 residents: 7 Acres
Median Income in 2003: 65,759
Assessed Real Estate Value (2003): $19, 348, 250,400
Tax Rate (2003): $1.035 per $100

National Monuments Near Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Virginia is located close to some of Americas most well known National Monuments. Some of these include The Lincoln Memorial, The Jefferson Memorial, The Washington Monument, The Pentagon, and of course the White House.