Who moves to Alexandria, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Alexandria city, VA, home of Alexandria, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 17,813from other US counties
- Moved out
- 19,733to other US counties
- Net
- −1,920more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 414tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 3,753 |
| Arlington County, VA (Arlington) | 2,023 |
| District of Columbia, DC (Washington) | 1,608 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 786 |
| Prince William County, VA | 754 |
| Montgomery County, MD (Silver Spring) | 446 |
| Loudoun County, VA | 284 |
| Stafford County, VA | 141 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 140 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 120 |
| Charles County, MD | 113 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD (Annapolis) | 102 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 5,542 |
| Arlington County, VA (Arlington) | 1,552 |
| Prince William County, VA | 1,322 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 982 |
| District of Columbia, DC (Washington) | 753 |
| Montgomery County, MD (Silver Spring) | 474 |
| Loudoun County, VA | 446 |
| Stafford County, VA | 253 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD (Annapolis) | 212 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 175 |
| Charles County, MD | 170 |
| Spotsylvania County, VA | 160 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 7,964 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Virginia and 9,849 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 140 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 120 |
| Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia) | 87 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 87 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 86 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 83 |
| New York County, NY | 82 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 78 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 175 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 112 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 111 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 106 |
| New York County, NY | 95 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 89 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 82 |
| Kings County, NY | 77 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Alexandria come from?
Most people moving into Alexandria city, VA come from nearby counties, led by Fairfax County, VA (3,753 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is San Diego County, CA.
Where do people leaving Alexandria move to?
The top destination is Fairfax County, VA (5,542 people). Farther away, the most popular is San Diego County, CA.
Are more people moving to Alexandria or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 17,813 people moved into Alexandria city, VA from elsewhere in the US and 19,733 moved out, a net loss of 1,920 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Alexandria with any city it trades people with, like Alexandria vs San Diego, Alexandria vs Los Angeles, Alexandria vs Philadelphia, Alexandria vs San Antonio.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Alexandria.