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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
McLean, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in McLean?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 24.5 years younger than in McLean.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or McLean?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 69.5% less expensive than McLean housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or McLean?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 16.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of McLean.

Things to do in McLean?
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.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 McLean, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$242,610  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,186,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.16  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Mclean    7 Reviews
Ryan · Mc Lean, VA
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Over 12 years ago

McLean has superb QOL - inside the Beltway, rural feeling, easy commute to DC via nat'l parkway, influential  More

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William · McLean, VA
Seasons
Over 17 years ago

There are definitely four seasons here; but, the winters tend to be short and the summers  More

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Hugh · McLean, VA
Housing prices.
Over 18 years ago

Very expensive housing here. We could never afford to buy  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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