Housing data for West Alexandria, OH
West Alexandria, OH has an estimated 1,340 residents and 664 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a village in Preble County.
35.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $701 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,340 (±232)
- Housing units
- 664 (±116)
- Households that rent
- 35.6%
- Median gross rent
- $701
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −14.5%
What stands out in West Alexandria
Households that rent: 35.6% (±10.1 points) in West Alexandria, higher than in Preble County (20.3%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.0% (±5.8 points) in West Alexandria, lower than in Preble County (7.0%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,433 (±$129) in West Alexandria, lower than in Preble County ($1,883).
Homes built before 1980: 81.8% (±15.3 points) in West Alexandria, higher than in Preble County (64.7%).
- Renters and owners in West Alexandria
- Heating fuel in West Alexandria
- Property taxes in West Alexandria
- Age of homes in West Alexandria
Housing in West Alexandria at a glance
- Median rent: $701 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $748 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 32.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 35.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $59,973 median household income
- Home values: $154,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,173 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,433 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 7.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 57.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 81.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 69.8% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 22.3 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −14.5% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 24.9% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
West Alexandria against Preble County, its state and the nation
| West Alexandria | Preble County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,340 (±232) | 40,765 (exact) | 11,810,293 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 664 (±116) | 18,140 (±47) | 5,292,391 (±464) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 35.6% (±10.1 points) | 20.3% (±2.0 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $701 (±$123) | $794 (±$39) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $59,973 (±$2,936) | $69,223 (±$3,243) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $154,300 (±$8,420) | $180,900 (±$7,668) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,433 (±$129) | $1,883 (±$67) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 81.8% (±15.3 points) | 64.7% (±3.5 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.3 minutes (±2.3) | 26.4 minutes (±1.2) | 23.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 85.2% (±7.0 points) | 88.0% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.3 years (±5.1) | 43.3 years (±0.6) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
West Alexandria covers 0.9 square miles of land, about 1,540 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Alexandria has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,567 (±243) | 1,340 (±232) | −14.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 700 (±83) | 664 (±116) | −5.1% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $782 (±$65) | $701 (±$123) | −10.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $94,400 (±$9,675) | $154,300 (±$8,420) | +63.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $45,781 (±$10,185) | $59,973 (±$2,936) | +31.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,015 (±$88) | $1,173 (±$142) | +15.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,315 (±$90) | $1,433 (±$129) | +9.0% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 34.4% (±8.6 points) | 35.6% (±10.1 points) | +1.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% (±14.5 points) | −7.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Places near West Alexandria
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Township (Preble County) | 2.8 mi | $694 | $219,300 | 23.8% |
| Lanier Township | 3.6 mi | $831 | $195,900 | 17.3% |
| Eaton | 5.2 mi | $764 | $148,200 | 32.7% |
| Washington Township (Preble County) | 6.4 mi | $905 | $234,400 | 8.9% |
| Perry Township (Montgomery County) | 6.6 mi | $1,073 | $211,600 | 22.3% |
| Gratis | 6.7 mi | $825 | $154,600 | 10.4% |
| Jackson Township (Montgomery County) | 6.9 mi | $900 | $164,000 | 11.0% |
| Gasper Township | 7.2 mi | $1,178 | $214,600 | 9.9% |
Places in Ohio most like West Alexandria
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $726 | $159,600 | $57,882 | 34.1% |
| Perry Township (Columbiana County) | $748 | $140,000 | $53,317 | 37.6% |
| Madison Township (Highland County) | $740 | $149,300 | $59,286 | 36.9% |
| Sharon Township (Richland County) | $773 | $128,000 | $60,684 | 34.8% |
| Loudonville | $671 | $168,900 | $56,005 | 33.8% |
| Bucyrus | $765 | $128,600 | $54,349 | 32.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Ohio.
HUD Fair Market Rent for West Alexandria, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $758 | $767 | $1,003 | $1,332 | $1,412 |
HUD income limits for West Alexandria, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,950 | $31,600 | $50,550 |
| 2 people | $21,650 | $36,100 | $57,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,600 | $64,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,100 | $72,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,750 | $77,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,350 | $83,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,950 | $89,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Preble County, OH, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $90,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Alexandria
What is the average rent in West Alexandria, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Alexandria is $701 (±$123) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in West Alexandria?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in West Alexandria, OH is $316 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in West Alexandria?
West Alexandria has an estimated 222 (±80) renting households, 35.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in West Alexandria?
The median household income in West Alexandria is $59,973 (±$2,936) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Alexandria, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $154,300 (±$8,420) for owner-occupied homes in West Alexandria (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in West Alexandria?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Alexandria, OH is $1,173 (±$142) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is West Alexandria growing?
In West Alexandria, the number of residents went from 1,567 in 2015–2019 to 1,340 in 2020–2024 (−14.5%), not a measurable change.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Alexandria village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Alexandria village, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Alexandria village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Alexandria village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Alexandria village, Ohio
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Alexandria village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Alexandria village, Ohio
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Preble County, OH
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Preble County, OH
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Alexandria village, Ohio (place:82880, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .