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King Street Alexandria, VA
King Street Alexandria · VA 22314
Updated July 6, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$650K
Median Price
89/100
Walk Score
6/10
Schools
15 min
to Washington, DC
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
CSchools
60/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
89/100
WYLT Score72/100
Our Take
King Street in Alexandria offers a great blend of historic charm, walkability, and proximity to Washington, DC, making it a solid choice for commuters and food lovers. The neighborhood is reasonably priced for the area, though it comes with higher cost of living and some older infrastructure. Overall, it’s a livable spot with no major red flags.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent walkability and bike routes
- ✓Close to downtown and D.C. with a short commute
- ✓Diverse dining and nightlife options
- ✓Rich historic architecture and pedestrian-friendly streets
Real Talk
- !Limited K-12 schools within the ZIP—parents may need to look beyond the area
- !Higher cost of living and property taxes typical for Alexandria
- !Traffic congestion during peak commute hours
- !Older homes may require more maintenance
- $Higher property tax rates
- $Insurance costs can be above average
- $Utility and maintenance expenses for historic properties
Best For
commutershistory_loversfoodiesremote_workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
King Street Alexandria, VA
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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