McLean, IL

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
730 Population 619/sq mi density
$84,766 Median Income $47,648 per capita
$124,700 Home Value $188,273 Zillow
$1,225 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,766 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,700 home value, $1,225/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,766
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $124,700
56% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,225
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How McLean Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population730
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,766
Per Capita$47,648
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,344M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$1,225
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$188,273
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,434/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary956/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation708 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+94.3%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.4%
Libraries5

Is McLean a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

McLean has a population of 730 with a density of 619 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.2% Hispanic.

Population

730
Total Population
619
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56%
Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

McLean vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

McLean vs U.S. Average

The median household income in McLean is $84,766, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: McLean vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,766
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,648
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$67,999

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)558
County GDP$1,344M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare57
Retail71
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,356
24% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Drive Alone74.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in McLean is $124,700, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,225 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $188,273.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,700
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$188,273

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,225
5% above US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$927
1 Bedroom$999
2 Bedrooms$1,302
3 Bedrooms$1,717
4 Bedrooms$1,724

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,356
24% above US avg
Effective Rate3.49%
In McLean, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: McLean vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities57
McLean has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,434 per 100,000 (27% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: McLean vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,433.7/100K
27% below US avg
Burglary955.8/100K
Theft477.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
McLean has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %69.4%
Unhealthy Days1

Geography

Elevation708 ft (216 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density619/sq mi
Coordinates40.3136°N, 89.1686°W
County FIPS17107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.5-point margin. 92.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.8%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 41.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
29% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score6.02
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density619/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.4%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants65
Retail Stores71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Drive Alone74.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

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