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McLean

Leafy, established neighborhoods minutes from DC and Tysons.

Fairfax County (unincorporated)8 miles from the White House
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Population50,7732020 Census
Land area24.8 sq mi
People per sq mi2,0472020
To the White House8 mistraight-line
Real estate tax$1.12per $100 · FY2027, effective July 1, 2026

Overview

What McLean is like

McLean is known for quiet, wooded streets and generous lots, with the George Washington Parkway and Chain Bridge leading straight into Washington.

History

How McLean came to be

  1. 1906

    The Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad connected the area to Washington.

  2. 1910

    The communities of Lewinsville and Langley merged and took the name McLean, after publisher John Roll McLean.

Homes you'll find

  • Large single-family homes on generous lots
  • Custom and newly built homes
  • Mid-century homes in established neighborhoods
  • Some townhomes and condos near Tysons

Today's market in McLean

Prices, days on market and inventory change every month, so I don't print numbers that go stale. Ask me for a free, up-to-date market report for McLean — recent sales, price trends and what's for sale now, straight from the MLS.

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Getting around

  • George Washington Memorial Parkway and Chain Bridge into DC
  • Route 123 (Dolley Madison Boulevard) and the Beltway
  • McLean Metro station (Silver Line) on the Tysons side

About 8 miles in a straight line to the White House. Real drive times vary a lot with traffic — test your commute at rush hour before you buy.

Weather

January45° / 30°avg high / low
July90° / 72°avg high / low
Rain & snow43 inper year · 12 in of snow
Hot days37days of 90°F+ per year

Four real seasons: humid summers, colorful falls, mostly mild winters with a few snowstorms. Frost-free roughly March 27 to November 18. NOAA 1991–2020 averages at Reagan National Airport.

Economy

Where people work

  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • Office of the Director of National Intelligence
  • Mars, Incorporated (headquarters)
  • Federal Highway Administration's Turner-Fairbank research center

Local favorites

Places people love

  • Turkey Run Park
  • Claude Moore Colonial Farm
  • McLean Community Center
  • Potomac Heritage Trail

Local government

McLean is unincorporated and governed by Fairfax County.

  • Chairman, Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsJeffrey C. McKay
  • Supervisor, Dranesville DistrictJames N. Bierman, Jr.
  • Governor of VirginiaAbigail Spanberger (since January 2026)

As of September 2026. Officials change with elections — confirm on the official websites.

Taxes

Real estate tax: $1.12 per $100 of assessed value (FY2027, effective July 1, 2026), set by Fairfax County. Official rates ↗

Example: a home assessed at $700,000 would owe about $7,840 a year at the Fairfax County rate.

Virginia also taxes cars and other vehicles yearly (personal property tax), and some areas add small special-district taxes. Older adults and people with disabilities may qualify for tax relief programs.

Before you buy

Points to consider

  • Higher price points than much of the county
  • Some homes are on larger or wooded lots that need more upkeep

Schools

Public schools

Served by Fairfax County Public Schools. Test scores and school details are in the official links below. Boundaries change — always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address.

Research this area

Official data on McLean

Crime, school test results and population details come straight from official sources. Each link opens in a new tab, so this page stays open.

Census QuickFactsPopulation, age, income, housing and more — official U.S. Census data↗Fairfax County Police crime mapOfficial crime data from the local police department↗Virginia School Quality Profile: Fairfax County Public SchoolsTest results, graduation rates and more from the Virginia Department of Education↗FCPS school boundary locator (check any address)Confirm which schools serve a specific address↗FEMA flood mapsCheck whether an address is in a flood zone↗Metro trip plannerPlan a commute by Metro and bus↗Fairfax County property records & assessmentsAssessed values, sales history and property details↗Find your elected officialsLook up your state and federal representatives by address↗

Nearby

Also worth a look

Great Falls

Country living on big lots, next to a national park.

Fairfax County (unincorporated)

Tysons

Northern Virginia's downtown: high-rises, shopping and four Metro stops.

Fairfax County (unincorporated)

Arlington

Walkable urban villages across the river from Washington.

Arlington County

See all 17 areas →

Sources: 2020 U.S. Census; Fairfax County, Arlington County and city/town government websites; NOAA climate normals; Virginia Department of Education. Updated September 2026. General information only — verify details that matter to your decision.

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