McLean, VA — Northern Virginia's Premier Address for Luxury Living
Just minutes from Washington, D.C., McLean is one of Northern Virginia's most prestigious and sought-after communities. Established in 1910 and named for John McLean, a one-time publisher of The Washington Post who established the rail line connecting the area to the capital, McLean has long been home to diplomats, members of Congress, corporate executives, and high-ranking government officials, along with Langley's CIA headquarters and a host of notable historic estates. Today, McLean offers an unmatched blend of quiet, tree-lined elegance and big-city convenience.
McLean's real estate is as diverse as its history. Properties range from luxurious estates and horse farms to elegant single-family homes set back on generous, tree-lined lots, alongside historic manor houses, stately townhomes, and modern high-rise condominiums. Established enclaves like Franklin Park, Chesterbrook, and McLean Estates showcase a mix of classic mid-century colonials and ranches alongside striking new luxury construction, while neighborhoods near Old Dominion Drive and Chain Bridge Road retain the charm of McLean's small-town roots.
Residents enjoy McLean's quaint, walkable town center filled with independent boutiques and neighborhood restaurants, plus unbeatable proximity to Tysons Corner's premier shopping and dining, top-ranked public and private schools, and several scenic parks along the Potomac River and George Washington Parkway. With easy access to I-495, I-66, and the Silver Line Metro, commuting to Washington, D.C., and the broader Northern Virginia corridor is effortless.
For buyers seeking prestige, privacy, and an unbeatable location near the nation's capital, McLean delivers one of Northern Virginia's most desirable real estate markets.
50,232 people live in McLean, where the median age is 46.2 and the average individual income is $124,557. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around McLean, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Functional Fitness, National Personal Training Institute, and Glamour & Grunge Salon.
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| Active | 2.62 miles | 16 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.96 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.7 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.96 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.98 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.05 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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McLean has 17,133 households, with an average household size of 2.91. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in McLean do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 50,232 people call McLean home. The population density is 2,025.71 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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