Apartments for rent in Alexandria, LA

Alexandria is a small city in Louisiana with approximately 48,000 residents. At an average age of just over 39, the city's population is fairly typical compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 38. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (52%) and renting (48%) their residence. At $836 a month, the average rent is a bit below the state average.

Many Alexandria residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 21% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 6% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of about $54K, Alexandria workers bring in less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Alexandria has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (23%). Further, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Alexandria has an average commute time of about 18 minutes, quicker than the state average of about 25 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical means of commuting to work, selected by 35% of workers, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.