Where Are People Moving in Alexandria, VA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
9,838
People moving out
9,860
Net migration
-1,920
Alexandria, VA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 9,838 people moved in and 9,860 moved out, for a net loss of -1,920. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Alexandria, VA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Alexandria, VA from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax, VAVirginia | 2,536 | 3,753 |
| Arlington, VAVirginia | 1,572 | 2,023 |
| District of Columbia, DCDistrict of Columbia | 1,232 | 1,608 |
| Prince George's, MDMaryland | 538 | 786 |
| Prince William, VAVirginia | 496 | 754 |
| Montgomery, MDMaryland | 339 | 446 |
| Loudoun, VAVirginia | 189 | 284 |
| Stafford, VAVirginia | 92 | 141 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 87 | 140 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 86 | 120 |
Top counties people left Alexandria, VA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax, VAVirginia | 3,351 | 5,542 |
| Arlington, VAVirginia | 1,130 | 1,552 |
| Prince William, VAVirginia | 692 | 1,322 |
| Prince George's, MDMaryland | 612 | 982 |
| District of Columbia, DCDistrict of Columbia | 605 | 753 |
| Montgomery, MDMaryland | 303 | 474 |
| Loudoun, VAVirginia | 262 | 446 |
| Anne Arundel, MDMaryland | 122 | 212 |
| Stafford, VAVirginia | 120 | 253 |
| Charles, MDMaryland | 98 | 170 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Alexandria, VA or leaving?
Alexandria, VA had a net loss of -1,920 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 9,838 people moving in and 9,860 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Alexandria, VA from?
The largest sources of new Alexandria, VA residents are Fairfax, VA, Arlington, VA, District of Columbia, DC. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Alexandria, VA go?
People leaving Alexandria, VA most often move to Fairfax, VA, Arlington, VA, Prince William, VA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Alexandria, VA migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Alexandria, VA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Alexandria, VA migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.