Living in McLean, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McLean · Census data 2020–2024
McLean has 799 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $63,000 (20% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $76,000, the median rent is $933/month.
McLean is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McLean at a glance
- Population
- 799
- Median age
- 39State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $63,000State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $76,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $933/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is McLean a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McLean
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McLean the median home value is $76,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,127 a month in housing costs.
McLean median household income
The median household income in McLean is $63,000 and the income per person is $27,443. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in McLean: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 430
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 30.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.53
30.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McLean has many vacation and second homes.
McLean demographics
- Population
- 799
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 32.7%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 300
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McLean ›
Education in McLean
7.4% of adults 25 and older in McLean have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McLean
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
McLean vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean | 799 | $63,000 | $76,000 | $933 |
| Lefors | 557 | $52,188 | $34,600 | $892 |
| Shamrock | 1,710 | $46,912 | $91,000 | $958 |
| Howardwick | 412 | $64,688 | $90,000 | — |
| Wheeler | 1,431 | $56,346 | $159,000 | $994 |
| Hedley | 318 | $38,750 | $43,000 | $622 |
| Clarendon | 1,859 | $57,250 | $103,300 | $798 |
| Groom | 549 | $67,917 | $93,900 | $1,094 |
| Pampa | 16,659 | $56,626 | $100,700 | $934 |
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What is the median household income in McLean, TX?
The median household income in McLean is $63,000, 20% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $76,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in McLean?
The median gross rent in McLean is $933 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is McLean, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in McLean?
The median age in McLean is 39 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in McLean?
The average commute to work in McLean is 28 minutes; 0.8% 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?
7.4% 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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