Old Town vs Downtown Alexandria

Washington, DC Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Alexandria's median sale price is $868k, about 2.2 times Old Town's $400k (Redfin, Jan–Mar 2026; Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Old Town
$400k median
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Neighborhood B
Downtown Alexandria
$868k median
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Old Town
Metric
Downtown Alexandria
$400k
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Median Price
$868k
Old Town
Median Price
46%
Downtown Alexandria
Median Price
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Town or Downtown Alexandria more expensive?

Old Town has a median home price of $400k and Downtown Alexandria is $868k. Old Town is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Old Town or Downtown Alexandria?

Old Town has a school rating of 0/10 and Downtown Alexandria rates 0/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Old Town has no Walk Score on file. Downtown Alexandria has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.