Living in McLean, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McLean · Census data 2020–2024
McLean has 410 residents with a median age of 19.9. The median household income is $75,962 (12% lower than the New York median).
McLean is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McLean at a glance
- Population
- 410
- Median age
- 19.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $75,962State: $85,974
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is McLean a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
McLean median household income
The median household income in McLean is $75,962 and the income per person is $23,045. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in McLean: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.73
McLean demographics
- Population
- 410
- Median age
- 19.9
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 6.8%
- Households
- 110
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McLean ›
Education in McLean
42.6% of adults 25 and older in McLean have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McLean
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 36.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 33.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
McLean vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean | 410 | $75,962 | — | — |
| Freeville | 458 | $77,426 | $200,000 | $1,080 |
| Dryden | 1,671 | $50,435 | $230,900 | $870 |
| Groton | 1,834 | $60,114 | $156,700 | $832 |
| Cortland West | 1,020 | $127,019 | $275,500 | — |
| Munsons Corners | 2,662 | $56,069 | $135,700 | $959 |
| Virgil | 220 | $67,813 | $251,800 | — |
| Cortland | 17,450 | $59,482 | $152,600 | $975 |
| Homer | 3,114 | $72,472 | $165,200 | $1,158 |
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What is the median household income in McLean, NY?
The median household income in McLean is $75,962, 12% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is McLean, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in McLean?
The median age in McLean is 19.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in McLean?
The average commute to work in McLean is 12 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?
42.6% 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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