Alexandria, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · score computed October 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Alexandria, VA in its market cycle?
Alexandria, VA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Alexandria, VA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Alexandria, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $639K | ▼ -14.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 43 days | ▲ +22.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▲ +40% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 543 | ▲ +26% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 153 | ▼ -10.5% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $430 | ▼ -3.3% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Alexandria, VA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 36 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Alexandria, VA?
The median sale price in Alexandria, VA is $639K, having fallen 14.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
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 Inventory Health (71/100) and its weakest is Affordability (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Alexandria, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.