Skip to main content

Area data

Alexandria, VA — ZIP 22305

Population: 17,214 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22305 (Alexandria, VA) is $814,431 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.35M after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,143/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).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$814,431

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$814,431
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.6%
10-year appreciation
+47.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$814,431
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
$1.35M
Median list price
$1.30M
Median price per sqft
$605
1-year sale-price change
+9.7%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
102.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,143/mo
1-year rent change
-1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,950/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,170/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,220/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Mount Vernon Elementary, Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (4.8 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
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
393
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
267,907
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
197,286

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
58
Nearest national park
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac (3 mi)
National parks include
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac, Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (2 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)
597
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
1,959
Housing built before 1970
61.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,515
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
74.8%

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 22305State medianUS median
Median home value$814,431$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$1.35M$380,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,143/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,515$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 22305?
$814,431.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22305?
$1.35M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22305?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22305?
Typical rent: $2,143/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22305?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 22305 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22305?
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 22305?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22305?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Washington Navy Yard, 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 22305?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 22305 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22305?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

Nearby ZIP codes

Selling a home in Alexandria, VA?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents