At a Glance
Median Income
$44,934
$22,740 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $71,929
Median Rent
$864/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
15.8% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $44,934 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,740. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McLean is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,929. Median rent is $864/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
6.2% of adults in McLean hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McLean has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population855
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,934
Per Capita$22,740
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$1,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,157
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$864
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$71,929
Housing Units449
Rent Burden38.8%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation2,862 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in McLean was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.