Alexandria, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Alexandria, VA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Alexandria, VA in its market cycle?
Alexandria, VA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Alexandria, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $715K | ▼ -4.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days | ▼ -9.4% |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▲ +10% |
| Homes for Sale | 482 | ▲ +13.2% |
| Homes Sold | 221 | ▲ +5.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $468 | ▼ -0.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.0% | ▲ +1.4% |
How has Alexandria, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandria, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Alexandria, VA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Alexandria, VA?
The median sale price in Alexandria, VA is $715K, having fallen 4.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Alexandria, VA?
Alexandria, VA scores 3 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Alexandria, VA's Alpha Score?
Alexandria, VA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (64/100) and its weakest is Affordability (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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