Tag: Ranking

Livability.com made a 2014 top 10 best downtown's list. Their ranking criteria for this list was based on population growth, ratio of residents to jobs, income growth, home

vacancy rates, affordability of housing, and retail and office vacancy rates. As a Northern Virginia resident, it was neat (but not surprising) to see that Old Town Alexandria came in at number 5 on the list, just below Provo, Utah. With 100+ restaurants near the Potomac River waterfront, the historic Old Town Alexandria has a lasting appeal with locals, as well as the tourists. Facts about Old Town Alexandria: •    7,000+ residents •    Even ratio of residents to jobs •    Population of 147,474 •    18th century colonial architecture •    4.6 percent unemployment •    Median household income is $82,856 •    Median home price is $427,500 •    Average work commute is 29 minutes •    30+ of Old Town’s restaurants offer outdoor dining •    Has 9 parks References "Top 10 Best Downtowns 2014." #5. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014. <http://livability.com/top-10/top-10-best-downtowns-2014/alexandria/va>.