Best Areas to Live in Alexandria

Alexandria's most frequently cited residential draws span areas near England Airpark's ongoing redevelopment and the Red River.

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Areas near England Airpark

The former England Air Force Base redevelopment (England Airpark) has drawn approximately $502 million in direct private investment and 2,000+ jobs -- a real, distinct economic anchor shaping nearby residential demand.

One unified parish-wide school district

Because Rapides Parish Public Schools serves the entire parish as one unified district, Alexandria residents avoid the address-specific school-boundary complexity documented at Monroe elsewhere in this project's Louisiana buildout.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.