King Street Alexandria, King Street Alexandria VA — neighborhood review

King Street Alexandria, VA

King Street Alexandria · VA 22314

Updated August 8, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$899K

Median Price

84/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

15 min

to Washington, DC

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
BSafety
78/100
ASchools
90/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
84/100
WYLT Score73/100

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 qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

King Street Alexandria, VA

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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