McLean Authority

McLean is a high-income, family-oriented town of 49,627 with home prices 3.7× the Virginia median.

McLean, Virginia

In Fairfax County, Virginia, McLean anchors a community of 49,627. Median household income reaches $250,001, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Virginia.

Definition and scope

Located in Fairfax County, Virginia, McLean operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 8 and is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area.

Who lives here

McLean has approximately 49,627 residents. The median age is 46.6 years. Roughly 86% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $1,412,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 65.2%
• Black or African American: 1.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
• Asian: 20.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in McLean is $250,001. Poverty rate stands at 2.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.4%. Educational attainment: 84.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for McLean:

• Public schools: 8
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 7

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving McLean is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Arlington County Justice Center. Amtrak service is available at Washington, District of Columbia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 282 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.