McLean,
Virginia.
McLean is a Fairfax County community of 50,773 residents (2020 Census) along the Potomac River west of Washington, DC, with the McLean station on the Metro Silver Line.
Who are the best real estate agents in McLean, VA?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney represents buyers and sellers in McLean, Virginia. Marc Cashin, Founder and CEO, Ashling McGowan, Head of Sales, and Charlotte Lee, sales advisor, lead the team's Northern Virginia work, backed by more than $300 million in lifetime team sales, dedicated transaction management, and a partner mortgage strategist. Call (202) 900-3020.
How do I buy or sell a home in McLean, VA with FORWARD?
Start with a consultation. Buyers get a search built around McLean, VA's sub-markets and offers priced from recent closed sales. Sellers get pricing from comparable sales, preparation advice, and marketing to buyers across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Read how it works for buyers and sellers, or see the Northern Virginia guide.
What is McLean, Virginia?
McLean is a census-designated place in Fairfax County with 50,773 residents at the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports a median household income of $250,000 or more, an owner-occupancy rate of 86.1% and a median value of $1,412,700 for owner-occupied homes.
The McLean station on the Metro Silver Line opened on July 26, 2014, according to the Connection Newspapers.
| Metric | Figure | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,807,039 | -2.3% YoY |
| Median price per sq ft | $437 | +1.3% YoY |
| Median days on market | 38 days | Faster than prior yr |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.8% | Stable |
McLean’s neighborhoods
McLean includes neighborhoods such as Langley Farms and Chesterbrook, and the area around The Boro near Tysons, by the Greensboro station on the Silver Line. Price, lot size and school assignment vary from street to street, so we price from recent sales of comparable homes nearby.
Schools & academic access
Fairfax County Public Schools serves McLean; McLean High School, Langley High School and Cooper Middle School are among its schools in the area. Private schools in McLean include The Potomac School (kindergarten to grade 12) and The Madeira School (girls, grades 9 to 12).
School boundary assignments vary by street address. Always verify directly with Fairfax County Public Schools before purchase.
How do you get around McLean?
The McLean station on the Metro Silver Line opened in 2014. The Capital Beltway, the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Georgetown Pike and Chain Bridge Road run through or alongside McLean.
Life in McLean
Balducci’s market is in McLean, Whole Foods is at The Boro near Tysons, and Great Falls Park lies to the northwest.
Our read on McLean
Redfin reports a McLean median sale price of $1,807,039 for the three months ending September 2026, down 2.3% from a year earlier, with a median of 38 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 98.8%.
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney prices McLean homes from recent closed sales of comparable homes nearby and confirms school assignment with Fairfax County Public Schools before an offer.
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