What kinds of homes are in Alexandria, VA?

Name: Types of homes in Alexandria, VA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Alexandria, VA has 80,844 (±100) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 5,413 homes per square mile of land.

13.9% are detached single-family houses.

4.3% are in buildings of two to four units.

60.9% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 80,844 (±100)
Detached houses: 13.9%
2–4 unit buildings: 4.3%
5+ unit buildings: 60.9%

Homes in Alexandria by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Alexandria	Alexandria city	Virginia	United States
Single-family, detached	13.9% (±0.7 points)	13.9%	61.3%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	20.8% (±1.0 points)	20.8%	11.3%	6.2%
2 units	1.1% (±0.4 points)	1.1%	1.6%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	3.2% (±0.5 points)	3.2%	2.9%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	7.7% (±0.8 points)	7.7%	4.4%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	11.4% (±0.9 points)	11.4%	5.2%	4.3%
20 or more units	41.8% (±1.1 points)	41.8%	8.9%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.1% (±0.1 points)	0.1%	4.3%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±0.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In Alexandria, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Alexandria city (60.9%).

It is also higher than in Virginia (18.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Alexandria

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Alexandria
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Alexandria	—	60.9% (±1.6 points)	—
Huntington	2.0 mi	69.1% (±5.1 points)	Higher
Rose Hill	2.6 mi	11.2% (±2.6 points)	Lower
Belle Haven (community)	3.2 mi	34.2% (±5.5 points)	Lower
Bailey's Crossroads	3.3 mi	71.1% (±5.6 points)	Higher
Lincolnia	3.8 mi	35.4% (±5.2 points)	Lower
Forest Heights	4.0 mi	0.0% (±8.7 points)	Lower
Arlington	4.2 mi	61.5% (±1.3 points)	Not measurably different
Seven Corners	4.6 mi	69.0% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rose Hill, VA (11.2%), Belle Haven (community), VA (34.2%), Lincolnia, VA (35.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Huntington, VA (69.1%), Bailey's Crossroads, VA (71.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Alexandria

How many homes are in Alexandria?

Alexandria, VA has an estimated 80,844 (±100) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Alexandria houses or apartments?

13.9% are detached houses and 20.8% attached houses, while 65.2% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Alexandria?

4.3% of homes in Alexandria are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria city, Virginia

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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