McLean, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of McLean, Virginia is 50,232 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $1,304,900, and the median age is 46.2.
50,232
Population
2026
People / sq mi
$250,001
Median Income
$1,304,900
Median Home Value
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McLean covers 24.8 sq mi of land at 2026 people per square mile.
About McLean, VA
What sets McLean apart is money: median household income runs $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. With 50,232 residents, McLean is a city in Virginia. It ranks #17 among cities in Virginia by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $250,001, putting McLean near the top of US cities. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.2% — below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,304,900, with typical rent around $3,376.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 85.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 35.1% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place McLean firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$250,001
Median Household Income
$124,557
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,304,900
Median Home Value
$3,376
Median Rent
86.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.3%
High School+
85.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.8%
Drive Alone
53.6%
Public Transit
35.1%
Work From Home
28.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
50.4%
Foreign Born
72.5%
Non-English at Home
7.1%
Veterans
7.1%
With Disability
98.0%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 32.7% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.9% |
| Public Administration | 13.8% |
| Information | 9.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.1% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
McLean, Virginia has a population of 50,232 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in McLean, Virginia is $250,001, with 1.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in McLean, Virginia is $1,304,900, with median monthly rent at $3,376 and a homeownership rate of 86.5%.
The median age in McLean, Virginia is 46.2 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
McLean Cdp, VA Climate
McLean Cdp, VA has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F) and receives about 1042 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13°C
Avg Temp
1042
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 33° | 76 mm |
| February | 2° / 36° | 69 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 89 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 80 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 104 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 92 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 96 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 95 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 93 mm |
| October | 14° / 57° | 82 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 85 mm |
| December | 3° / 38° | 81 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit McLean Cdp, VA
The most comfortable months to visit McLean Cdp, VA are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.