Illinois
McLean is a small town in Illinois with a population of 730. Residents earn $84,766 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, McLean receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. McLean offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in McLean is $84,766, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in McLean is $124,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
McLean is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,434 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
McLean experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,766 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,648 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,999 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 558 |
| County GDP | $1,344M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 57 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,356 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.49% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
| Census Median | $124,700 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $188,273 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,225 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $927 |
| 1 Bedroom | $999 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,302 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,717 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,724 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,356 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.49% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,078/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,433.7/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 955.8/100K |
| Theft | 477.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 708 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3136°N, 89.1686°W |
| County FIPS | 17107 |
Winner: Republican by 41.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 619/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |