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Alexandria, VA — ZIP 22301

Population: 13,665 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22301 (Alexandria, VA) is $1.07M — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.12M after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,727/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.07M

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.07M
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+12.7%
10-year appreciation
+44.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.07M
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.12M
Median list price
$1.10M
Median price per sqft
$579
1-year sale-price change
-3.9%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,727/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,400/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,980/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary, GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (5.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.9 in
Annual snowfall
1.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
98
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
256,996
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
193,155

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
58
Nearest national park
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm (3 mi)
National parks include
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm, Fort Foote Park, LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
25
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
591
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+49 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
62.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
93.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
64,068
Average weekly wage
$1,613
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Other Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 22301State medianUS median
Median home value$1.07M$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$1.12M$380,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,727/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 22301?
$1.07M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22301?
$1.12M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22301?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22301?
Typical rent: $2,727/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22301?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 22301 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22301?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22301?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22301?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22301?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 22301 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22301?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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