Alexandria, LA vs Central, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Alexandria

76.3

#359 nationally

Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 74.3). Alexandria leads in walk score (30 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $49,049).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alexandria, LA Central, LA
Population 43,466 29,781
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $146,607 $0
Median Household Income $49,049 $82,714
Average Commute 19.1 min 30.8 min
Walk Score 30 7
Crime Level 74.3 7.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+36.8 D+11.1
Alexandria, LA
C
76.3 Score

Alexandria, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$146,607

Population

43,466

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

30

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Score

Central, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Population

29,781

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

7

Median Income

$82,714

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