At a Glance
Median Income
$84,766
$47,648 per capita
Home Value
$124,700
Zillow: $188,273
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How McLean Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McLean's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McLean a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McLean residents earn a median household income of $84,766 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,648. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McLean is $124,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,273. Median rent is $1,225/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
McLean reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 878/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in McLean hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McLean has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population730
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,766
Per Capita$47,648
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$1,225
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$188,273
Housing Units307
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property878/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault125/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation708 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
McLean was founded in 1855.
The median home in McLean was built in 1965.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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