Living in McLean, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McLean · Census data 2020–2024
McLean has 708 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $87,321 (5% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $140,400, the median rent is $1,400/month.
McLean is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McLean at a glance
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $87,321State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $140,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,400/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is McLean a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Illinois median; home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in McLean
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McLean the median home value is $140,400, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,269 a month in housing costs.
McLean median household income
The median household income in McLean is $87,321 and the income per person is $48,380. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in McLean: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 261
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.85
McLean demographics
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 248
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McLean ›
Education in McLean
26.4% of adults 25 and older in McLean have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McLean
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
McLean vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean | 708 | $87,321 | $140,400 | $1,400 |
| Atlanta | 1,580 | $80,972 | $134,400 | $894 |
| Waynesville | 375 | $60,000 | $95,300 | $670 |
| Armington | 343 | $62,083 | $93,300 | $1,656 |
| Shirley | 103 | $36,490 | $84,800 | — |
| Stanford | 514 | $84,821 | $115,300 | $1,292 |
| Heyworth | 2,573 | $96,500 | $210,600 | $1,053 |
| Minier | 1,102 | $88,542 | $148,400 | $833 |
| Beason | 142 | $55,208 | $104,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in McLean, IL?
The median household income in McLean is $87,321, 5% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McLean?
The median home value in McLean is $140,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in McLean?
The median gross rent in McLean is $1,400 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is McLean, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Illinois median; home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in McLean?
The median age in McLean is 37.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in McLean?
The average commute to work in McLean is 29 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McLean?
The unemployment rate in McLean is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McLean?
26.4% of adults in McLean have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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