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Living in Alexandria

Alexandria has an average Walk Score of 62 with 139,966 residents.

Alexandria has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

The most walkable Alexandria neighborhoods are Braddock Road Metro, Southwest Quadrant and Old Town North.

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62 Walk Score of Alexandria, VA

Alexandria is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Photo of Chart House in Alexandria

Chart House

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Market Square

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Alexandria.

Alexandria Apartments for Rent

Alexandria Neighborhoods

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Population

1 Braddock Road Metro 90 71 83 5,168
2 Southwest Quadrant 85 58 85 2,918
3 Old Town North 85 60 83 2,012
4 Old Town 84 52 81 7,894
5 Del Ray 84 52 86 11,926
6 Arlandria 83 51 91 3,556
7 Eisenhower East - Carlyle District 82 70 69 3,906
8 Fairlington 77 47 77 870
9 Cameron Station 74 55 62 3,288
10 Rosemont 74 73 88 2,388
11 London Park Apartments 71 53 36 7,049
12 Northeast Alexandria 67 54 89 2,398
13 Foxchase Apartments 58 50 50 2,969
14 Boiling Brook 58 60 59 582
15 Shirley Garden 51 56 43 1,175
16 Beverly Hills 49 52 62 2,603
17 Dyes Oakcrest 48 45 67 1,298
18 Stonegate 46 62 55 1,092
19 Eisenhower Avenue-Eisenhower West 44 58 66 642
20 Larchmont Village Apartments West 42 52 44 7,442
21 Brookville - Seminary Valley 28 53 60 4,183
22 Seminary Ridge 21 48 25 772

Eating & Drinking

There are about 520 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Alexandria.

People in Alexandria can walk to an average of 4 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

Photo of Pat Troy's Restaurant & Pub in Alexandria

Pat Troy's Restaurant & Pub

Photo of Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria

Gadsby's Tavern

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thumbnail for Chart HouseWhether dining al fresco or indoors, sweeping views of the Potomac complement tasty meals.

Adam Johnson
on Chart House

55 Transit Score of Alexandria, VA

Alexandria has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Alexandria apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Alexandria has good public transportation and about 44 bus and 2 rail lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Alexandria on public transit.

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Photo of Los Tios Grill in Alexandria

Los Tios Grill

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Del Ray Café

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The Nest Academy

62 Bike Score of Alexandria, VA

Alexandria is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Alexandria Waterfront

Photo of Founders Park in Alexandria

Founders Park

Photo of Tide Lock Park in Alexandria

Tide Lock Park

Photo of Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria

Oronoco Bay Park

Photo of Hotel Monaco Alexandria, a Kimpton Hotel in Alexandria

Hotel Monaco Alexandria, a Kimpton Hotel

Photo of Rowhouses in Alexandria

Rowhouses

thumbnail for Market SquareThe beautiful architecture and fountains of Market Square are the backdrop to City Hall and a weekly farmer's market.

Adam Johnson
on Market Square

Photo of Rowhouse with Gaslight Lamp in Alexandria

Rowhouse with Gaslight Lamp

Photo of Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House in Alexandria

Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House

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View Down King Street

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Founders Park

thumbnail for Alexandria WaterfrontKing Street ends at the Potomac River, where street performers mingle with sailboat owners.

Adam Johnson
on Alexandria Waterfront

Alexandria is Talking About...

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Photo of Tide Lock Park in Alexandria

Tide Lock Park

Photo of Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center in Alexandria

Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center

Photo of Kelly Cares Miracle Field in Alexandria

Kelly Cares Miracle Field

thumbnail for Founders ParkLocated right on the Potomac River, Founders Park always features a healthy mix of picnickers, families, and big drooly dogs.

Adam Johnson
on Founders Park

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