Living in McNair, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McNair · Census data 2020–2024
McNair has 22,655 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $122,778 (32% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $595,800, the median rent is $2,287/month.
McNair at a glance
- Population
- 22,655
- Median age
- 31.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $122,778State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $595,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,287/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is McNair a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in McNair
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McNair the median home value is $595,800, 79% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,287 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,022 a month in housing costs.
McNair median household income
The median household income in McNair is $122,778 and the income per person is $61,894. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in McNair: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,840
- Owner-occupied
- 25.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 74.6%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.41
McNair demographics
- Population
- 22,655
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 6%
- Households
- 9,412
- Foreign-born
- 43.8%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McNair ›
Education in McNair
68.8% of adults 25 and older in McNair have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 33.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McNair
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30.8%
- Drive alone
- 51.4%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
McNair vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNair | 22,655 | $122,778 | $595,800 | $2,287 |
| Hutchison | 7,284 | $105,651 | $476,900 | $2,388 |
| Floris | 7,589 | $246,058 | $872,800 | $3,258 |
| Herndon | 24,672 | $148,000 | $599,100 | $2,259 |
| Oak Grove | 2,408 | $174,423 | $640,300 | $2,519 |
| Sully Square | 2,394 | $175,781 | $677,000 | $2,266 |
| Franklin Farm | 18,736 | $215,544 | $829,600 | $2,625 |
| Reston | 64,414 | $148,710 | $642,000 | $2,231 |
| Sterling | 32,411 | $123,303 | $526,000 | $2,138 |
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What is the median household income in McNair, VA?
The median household income in McNair is $122,778, 32% 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 McNair?
The median home value in McNair is $595,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in McNair?
The median gross rent in McNair is $2,287 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is McNair, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in McNair?
The median age in McNair is 31.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in McNair?
The average commute to work in McNair is 25 minutes; 30.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McNair?
The unemployment rate in McNair is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McNair?
68.8% of adults in McNair 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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