Living in McLean, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McLean · Census data 2020–2024

McLean has 86 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $97,625 (28% higher than the Nebraska median).

McLean is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

McLean at a glance

Population
86
Median age
29.6State: 37.2
Median household income
$97,625State: $76,475
Homeowners
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
Average commute
33 min

Is McLean a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

McLean median household income

The median household income in McLean is $97,625 and the income per person is $29,710. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

McLean$97,625
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in McLean: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
39
Owner-occupied
88.9%
Renter-occupied
11.1%
Vacant
30.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
3.19

30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McLean has many vacation and second homes.

McLean demographics

Population
86
Median age
29.6
Under 18
8.1%
65 and older
9.3%
Households
27
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McLean ›

Education in McLean

12.2% of adults 25 and older in McLean have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

McLean12.2%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in McLean

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
33 minState: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
98.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
70.4%

McLean vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
McLean86$97,625——
Randolph877$84,531$119,000$665
Osmond647$66,250$132,400$688
Wausa698$59,375$85,900$763
Pierce1,956$70,859$179,400$1,274
Belden101$70,625$107,500—
Coleridge553$46,818$87,100—
Carroll286$61,250$93,000$883
Plainview1,281$54,766$96,000$816

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Living in McLean: FAQ

What is the median household income in McLean, NE?

The median household income in McLean is $97,625, 28% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is McLean, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.

What is the median age in McLean?

The median age in McLean is 29.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in McLean?

The average commute to work in McLean is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in McLean?

The unemployment rate in McLean is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is McLean?

12.2% 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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