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McLean, VA
McLean · Fairfax County · VA 22101
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: McLean, Mc Lean, Springfield
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Verdict
$1.2M
Median Price
51/100
Walk Score
8.6/10
Schools
45 min
to Washington, DC
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
B+Schools
86/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B-Commute
70/100
D+Walkability
51/100
WYLT Score72/100
Our Take
McLean is a very affluent, safe area with top‑rated schools, but it comes with a sky‑high price tag and limited walkability. If money isn’t a huge concern and you value a quiet, family‑friendly suburb, it could work, but it’s expensive for many families.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated schools (average 8.6/10)
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Affluent community with good security
- ✓Proximity to Washington, DC (≈45 min commute)
Real Talk
- !Very high cost of living – median home price over $1.2M and rent over $3k
- !Limited public transit options – Walk Score 51, Transit Score 35
- !High property taxes and potential HOA fees
- !Risk of service cuts (e.g., fire department reductions reported)
- $Property taxes can top 2% of home value
- $HOA fees common in many neighborhoods
- $Higher insurance premiums due to affluent status
- $Utility costs higher than national average
Best For
Affluent familiesRemote workers with good broadbandParents prioritizing high school qualitySecurity-conscious residents
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
McLean, VA
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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