At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$124,557 per capita
Home Value
$1,304,900
Zillow: $1,459,672
Median Rent
$3,376/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
85.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.7%
5.9% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McLean residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $124,557. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,054 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McLean is $1,304,900 , 363% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,459,672. Median rent is $3,376/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
85.1% of adults in McLean hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(153% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McLean has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population50,232
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density2,025/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born25.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$124,557
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,606
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,304,900
Rent$3,376
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$1,459,672
Housing Units17,809
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity20.7%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,199/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation325 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+56.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 80%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed296 Mbps
EV Stations90
Libraries1
Did You Know?
McLean was founded in 1910.
The median home in McLean was built in 1977.
35.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
25.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 296 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.