McLean, Virginia 

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Population

49,310

+26.7% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

Cost of Living

201 / 100

Median Home Price

$1,186,400

Median Income

$242,610

Comfort Index (Climate)

8.1 / 5.7

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in McLean, Virginia

McLean, VA is an affluent suburb located northwest of Washington D.C., but within Fairfax County's borders. This town of nearly 52,000 people hosts numerous shopping areas like Tyson Galleria and Tysons Corner Center as well as high quality public education options with several distinguished schools in the area. National center - Along the Potomac River between southern Maryland and northern Virginia, inland from Chesapeake Bay.
Zip Codes: 22101
Cost of Living: 101.0% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 26 ft above sea level

Pros
Uniquely attractive core
Arts and culture
Historic interest
Cons
Growth and sprawl
Cost of living
Summer heat

What Bert Has To Say About Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area

It would be an understatement to say that the nation’s capital is a unique place. The centrally located National Mall is an urban planning gem, with excellent open spaces, walking paths, and major monuments in a classic architectural style. Lining the mall is the Smithsonian museum complex, probably the best set of museums in the world in a single location. In reality, the whole mall setup is a museum in and of itself and a major destination for locals and visitors alike. Numerous government offices and first class hospitality venues surround the mall. To the northwest of the mall, but still within the city limits, lies the upscale residential and commercial enclave of Georgetown, home to Georgetown University, George Washington Hospital, and a variety of entertainment and nightlife amenities. But not all of the D.C. central city glitters; to the north and east in particular lies a considerable expanse of socioeconomically mixed neighborhoods and areas of urban decay.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in McLean is 4.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. McLean jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, McLean's cost of living is 101.0% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare McLean's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in McLean, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Fairfax county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 69.9% to 28.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
McLean's population is 49,310 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 30.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in McLean is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.4%.

SCHOOLS
McLean public schools spend $14,978 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in McLean. More Education



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Housing Market in McLean

It's a good time to buy in McLean. Home Appreciation is up 4.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in McLean is .

Reviews for McLean   7 Reviews
Comments - 3/30/2013
McLean has superb QOL - inside the Beltway, rural feeling, easy commute to DC via nat'l parkway, influential... Read More

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Seasons - 3/22/2008
There are definitely four seasons here; but, the winters tend to be short and the summers... Read More

Housing prices. - 4/19/2007
Very expensive housing here. We could never afford to buy... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
22101

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