Living in McLean, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McLean · Census data 2020–2024
McLean has 49,627 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $250,001 (168% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $1,412,700, the median rent is $3,422/month.
McLean at a glance
- Population
- 49,627
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $1,412,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $3,422/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is McLean a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 168% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 268% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $1,412,700, 325% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,422 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
McLean median household income
The median household income in McLean is $250,001 and the income per person is $131,068. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in McLean: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,833
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.88
McLean demographics
- Population
- 49,627
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 17,147
- Foreign-born
- 25%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McLean ›
Education in McLean
84.3% of adults 25 and older in McLean have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 56.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McLean
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 38.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.3%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
McLean vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean | 49,627 | $250,001 | $1,412,700 | $3,422 |
| Pimmit Hills | 6,589 | $172,880 | $966,500 | $2,474 |
| Tysons | 28,936 | $129,818 | $640,000 | $2,497 |
| Cabin John | 2,179 | $250,001 | $1,312,900 | $3,501 |
| Glen Echo | 276 | $213,750 | $1,163,500 | — |
| Brookmont | 3,671 | $247,150 | $1,361,100 | $2,878 |
| Idylwood | 17,559 | $120,109 | $756,900 | $2,045 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,957 | $244,265 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Falls Church | 14,710 | $143,262 | $1,055,600 | $2,190 |
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What is the median household income in McLean, VA?
The median household income in McLean is $250,001, 168% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $1,412,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in McLean?
The median gross rent in McLean is $3,422 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is McLean, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 168% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 268% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in McLean?
The median age in McLean is 46.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in McLean?
The average commute to work in McLean is 28 minutes; 38.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McLean?
The unemployment rate in McLean is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McLean?
84.3% 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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