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Alexandria, Virginia retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Alexandria: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,78169
Healthcare
Excellent92
Safety
3 / 5 · Fair68
Climate
3 / 5 · Good29
The Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia as seen from the observation deck of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

Is Alexandria a good place to retire?

Alexandria can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.9 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,807

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,837

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Housing
$1,481
Utilities
$89
Food
$519
Transportation
$748

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,112

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$1,889

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Excellent

Hospitals Nearby

city

12

Primary Care Access

city

Excellent

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Excellent

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit4.1 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

3 / 5 · Fair

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3 / 5 · Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

1.6 / 5 · Poor

Air Quality

estimated

3 / 5 · Good

Walkability

city

4.5 / 5 · Excellent

Age 50+

city

30.6% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation