Tennyson Oak’s spacious, upscale homes and well-manicured lawns make it Alexandria, Louisiana’s “it” neighborhood. Many properties boast amenities like pools and covered outdoor kitchens for entertaining. “In my opinion, it’s the most sought-after neighborhood in Alexandria,” says Rusty Wilder, a broker with The Wilder Group, who lives in Alexandria. Residents here are just a mile from shopping and restaurants and students are slated to attend top-ranked Alexandria Senior High School. “The demographics are a little bit older,” says Carissa McDaniel, a Realtor with EXP, who grew up in Alexandria. “A lot of people have lived there for a very long time, but I’m noticing that they are getting some younger families transitioning in.”
Tennyson Oaks has something for everybody.
Tennyson Oaks has beautiful flowers that bloom year round.
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Acadian designs reign in Tennyson Oaks
Acadian designs built in the early 2000s are the dominant architectural style in Tennyson Oaks. Homes rest along sidewalk-lined streets with neatly trimmed yards, mature trees and well-tended flower beds. “It’s an HOA neighborhood,” McDaniel says. “HOAs help maintain the overall aesthetics of the neighborhood. They help homes keep their value.” Three- and four-bedroom homes with less than 3,000 square feet of living space range from $325,000 to $450,000, while larger five-bedroom homes typically cost $550,000 to $650,000. “It’s one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria,” McDaniel says.
According to CrimeGrade.org, Tennyson Oaks has an overall crime grade of B, meaning that the crime rate in the neighborhood is lower than the average U.S. neighborhood.
Tennyson Oaks homes often sit on larger lots with lots of room for growth.
Acadian homes are the most popular home style in Tennyson Oaks.
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Students slated to attend top-ranked Alexandria Senior High
Tennyson Oaks is served by the Rapides Parish Public Schools. Students attend Cherokee Elementary and Scott M. Brame Middle, both of which score B-plus Niche grades. Alexandria Senior High School earns an A and is ranked the best out of 12 high schools in Rapides Parish.
Cherokee Elementary creates a wonderful learning enviroment for Tennyson Oaks students.
Lots of fun is happening with Tennyson Oaks students at Brame Middle School.
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Locals enjoy the outdoors at Bringhurst City Park
About 3 miles away on Masonic Drive, Bringhurst City Park has a playground, splash pad, paved walking trails and a sand volleyball court. Across the street from the green space, there’s the Alexandria Tennis Complex with eight outdoor courts and the Hynson Dog Park, which has fenced-in play areas for large and small dogs.
Tennyson Oaks residents can take a swing at Bringhurst City Park.
Residents of Tennyson Oaks can enjoy a round at Bringhurst Golf Course.
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Shopping and dining on nearby Jackson Street
Locals can start their day with coffee and donuts at Shipley’s Do-Nuts just east of the neighborhood. Crawfish Plus of Alexandria is a go-to spot to pick up boiled shrimp and crawfish, a mile north on Jackson Street. For more upscale dining there’s Diamond Grill for steak and seafood downtown. To stock up on groceries there’s a Walmart Neighborhood Market less than 2 miles away. “I really like that everything is so close together,” McDaniel says. “Nothing is more than 15 minutes away in Alexandria. You can get to the mall, Kroger and the Wal-Mart within minutes”
Residents of Tennyson Oaks can save on groceries at Tennyson Oaks.
Crawfish Plus serves up seafood by the pound in the Tennyson Oaks area.
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The Alexandria International Airport and Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital are nearby
U.S. Route 165 is just east of the neighborhood, allowing residents to easily get around the city. The Alexandria International Airport is 8 miles northwest. Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, a 241-bed facility and one of the city’s largest employers, is less than 3 miles away on Masonic Drive. Downtown is a 5-mile drive via Jackson Street.
Tennyson Oaks residents can use the public bus system to get to other parts of Alexandria.
US 165 gives Tennyson Oaks residents quick access to Alexandria.
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Rock the Red is an anticipated annual event
Every July 4th, locals look forward to the Rock the Red celebration at the downtown amphitheater. The event features live music and fireworks with views of the Red River. Also downtown, the Coughlin-Sanders Performing Arts Center offers everything from plays and music concerts to comedy acts and dance recitals all year long.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
520
Median Age
42
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,093
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$158,729
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
71.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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