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Alexandria, Indiana

Introduction to Alexandria, Indiana

Alexandria, Indiana, in Madison county, is 10 miles N of Anderson, Indiana and 42 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is located in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Alexandria’s population is 6,260.

Alexandria History

Alexandria was founded in 1836. Rapid development of the city is attributed to the fact that it is located in the Indiana Natural Gas region. Agriculture is important to the economy of the region due to its location in the rich farmland country. Alexandria is home to the multiple Grammy winners Bill and Gloria Gaither.

Alexandria and nearby Attractions

  • Beulah Park
  • Shadyside Memorial Park
  • Moore-Youse Historical Museum
  • Red Bridge State Recreation Area
  • Historical Military Museum of Art

Things To Do In Alexandria

Local parks include Hoosier Park, Summit Lake State Park, Fort Harrison State Park and Shadyside Memorial Park. The Applewood Raceway and the Tom St. Clair Studio Glass are some popular local attractions. The Madison County 4-H Fair and the Small Town USA Festival are popular local festivals.

Alexandria Transportation

Indianapolis International is the closest major airport.

Alexandria Higher Education

Anderson University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Ball State University and Ivy Tech State College-East Central are all accessible from Alexandria.

High Points

Alexandria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Alexandria Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Alexandria, IN

Comparing Alexandria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use14
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime55

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