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McNair, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
22,451 Population 11,005/sq mi density
$123,327 Median Income $59,707 per capita
$566,900 Home Value $730,346 Zillow
$2,253 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 1,262 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$123,327 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$566,900 home value, $2,253/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.1% bachelor's degree or higher

McNair, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,327
64% above
$59,707 per capita
Home Value
$566,900
101% above
Zillow: $730,346
Median Rent
$2,253/mo
94% above
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.1%
96% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
30% below
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)

Income
164%
Home Value
201%
Rent
194%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
196%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
51%
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.