At a Glance
Median Income
$123,327
$59,707 per capita
Home Value
$566,900
Zillow: $730,346
Median Rent
$2,253/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How McNair Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McNair's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McNair a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McNair residents earn a median household income of $123,327 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,707. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McNair is $566,900 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $730,346. Median rent is $2,253/month, with 25.4% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
McNair reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,262/100K.
Education
66.1% of adults in McNair hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McNair has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population22,451
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density11,005/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,327
Per Capita$59,707
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
A
Home Value$566,900
Rent$2,253
Ownership23.0%
Zillow$730,346
Housing Units8,975
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property1,262/100K
Health
Obesity22.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation345 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+28.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in McNair was built in 2001.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.