Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Greenberry's Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Marvelous Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Stuff
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Boulevard Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Rita's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Allegro Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blessings Cafe
Coffee Shop
Praline Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Alden Theatre
Theatre Arts
Craighill S Burks Theater
Theatre Arts
Capital One Hall
Theatre Arts
Lock 14
Attraction
Lock 13
Attraction
Lock 12
Attraction
AMC Tysons Corner 16
Cinema
Selfie Wrld
Museum
Lock 11
Attraction
Lock 10
Attraction
Lock 9
Attraction
ShowPlace ICON Theatre
Cinema
Unknown Name
Water Park
Lock 8
Attraction
Lock 7
Attraction
Clara Barton House
Museum
Popcorn Gallery
Art Gallery
Adventure Theater MTC
Theatre Arts
Art Glass Center
Art Gallery
the Puppet Co.
Theatre Arts
Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Aquarium
Stone Tower Gallery
Art Gallery
Yellow Barn Gallery
Art Gallery
Lock 6
Attraction
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (14) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Pub
Bar
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Red Tomato Pizzaria
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Chopt
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
Robeks
Fast Food
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Lolli and Pops
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Doughnuttery
Fast Food
Häagen-Dazs
Sweets
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Falafel Inc
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
The Halal Guys
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
The Old Fire House
Community Centre
FAM Club House
Community Centre
FAM Club House
Community Centre
Tonal
Gym
Hot Yoga
Gym
Jungle Gym McLean
Gym
Langley Field House
Gym
EMP 180 Weight Loss
Gym
Honest Soul Yoga
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
River Falls Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Fluffy Thoughts Cake
Bakery
Lidl
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Russian Gourmet
Grocery Store
The Organic Butcher of McLean
Butcher
Balducci's
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Shilla Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Bethesda Co-op
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (69) A+
Churchill Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
McLean Central Park
Park
Dead Run Stream Valley Park
Park
Cooper Intermediate School Site
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
McLean Knolls Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Elm Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Timberly Park
Park
Pathfinder Park
Park
Lewinsville Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Falstaff Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Saucy Branch Park
Park
Salona Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (62) D-
My Eye Dr.
Optician
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Salon Daniel
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
The Preppy Pink Pony
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Boone and Son
Fashion
Comfort One
Shoes
Verizon
Electronics
Thieves Market Antiques
Furniture
Custom Canines Ltd
Pets
McLean Oldest Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Lamps Unlimited
Home Improvement
Hair Quarters of McLean
Hairdresser
Richey & Co Shoes
Shoes
The Artisans
Clothing
Salon Michel & Spa
Beauty
Diamond Creations
Fashion
Flowers & Plants Etc
Florist
Barstons Child's Play
Toys
Kim's Family Barber
Hairdresser
Figuroes Salon
Beauty
McLean Cigars PG Boutique
Discount Store
Mae's Dress Boutique
Clothing
Mesmeralda's Gifts
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in McLean.
Public Transit Stops (94)
Stops & Stations B+
Old Dominion Dr & Ingleside Ave
Bus Stop
Old Dominion Dr & Ingleside Ave
Bus Stop
Old Dominion Dr & Beverly Rd
Bus Stop
Old Dominion Dr & Beverly Rd
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Dolly Madison
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Nolte St
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Nolte St
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Brawner St
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Laughlin
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Redmond
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Corner
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Brawner St
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Buena Vista Ave
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Tennyson Dr
Bus Stop
Chain Bridge at Emerson
Bus Stop
Dolley Madison Blvd & Kurtz
Bus Stop
Westmoreland St at Chain Bridge
Bus Stop
Westmoreland St at Chain Bridge
Bus Stop
Old Dominion Dr & Chain Bridge Rd
Bus Stop
Old Dominion Dr & Corner Ln
Bus Stop
Dolley Madison Blvd & Buchanan
Bus Stop
Dolley Madison Blvd & Buchanan
Bus Stop
Old Dominion Dr & Hampton Ridge Dr
Bus Stop
Old Dominion Dr & Whittier Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.1% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in McLean is 225/100 - which is 107% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

McLean crime rates are 834 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
733 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
101 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in McLean is $222,587 - which is 236% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$222,587 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
McLean Police Sub Station
Police
Medicine Chest
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
McLean Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 1, McLean
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente Tysons Corner Medical Center
Clinic
Scotts Run Fire Station 44
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire Station 52
Fire Station
Northern Virgina Orthodontics
Dentist
SeeClearly*Vision
Clinic
Old Dominion Urgent Care
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Eye Doctor
Doctor
Spring Hill Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Mary Ann Choby DMD, MS
Dentist
Tyson Medical Center
Doctor
Robert H. Dewitt Center for Cosmetic and General Dentistry
Dentist
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 29, Tysons Corner
Fire Station
Ximena Skin Care Clinic
Clinic
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 13, Dunn Loring
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Park Police Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A-

McLean home prices are $1,061,500 - which is 327% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$1,061,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The McLean graduation rate is 98% - which is 16% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
95% A+
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (14) B-
Churchill Road Elementary
St Luke Catholic School
The Langley School
Sherman Elementary
Ridgemont Montessori School
Country Day School
Kent Gardens Elementary
Westgate Elementary
First Steps Academy
Spring Hill Elementary
St John Academy
The Potomac School
Brooksfield School
Chesterbrook Elementary
Montessori School Of Mclean
Marshall High School Academy
Lemon Road Elementary
Davis Career Center
Marshall Governor'S Stem Academy
Haycock Elementary
Carderock Springs Elementary
Freedom Hill Elementary
Westbriar Elementary
Kilmer Center
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
High Schools (3) F
Mclean High
Langley High
The Madeira School
Marshall High
Ronald Reagan Secondary School
Kilmer Center
George Mason High
Washington Waldorf School
Connelly School Of The Holy Child
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ratings A+

McLean has an overall rating of 97% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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McLean Offers the Northern Virginia Ideal 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 13, 2015) I found as a kid and when I brought my family back as an adult, McLean. Virginia is the ideal city to live and experience. Being one of the model cities within Northern Virginia's Fairfax County, McLean's attributes are boundless. Located within the DC beltway, McLean always offe ...Read More rs me easy access to Washington D.C. for school or work. Depending on traffic, traveling from McLean to D.C. takes 30 to 40 minutes depending on the hour, and the route I take. The secret to traveling in northern Virginia is knowing the traffic patterns and schedules of the high-density traffic. You cannot assume that the commute in that area will always go smoothly. I always plan ahead and know the approximate high travel times. Listening to the local radio keeps me informed on the current conditions of the roads even on sunny days. Traveling on the various arteries in and around McLean tends to get congested easily but you can get used to anything when you love where you are living. In 2014, the DC Metro opened five stations on the new Silver Line to the McLean, Vienna, and Tyson's Corner to create new choices for commuting and using the Metro.

McLean being part of the Fairfax County school system has some of the best schools in the nation. Our children have had wonderful experiences full of opportunities for serious and creative learning in their respective schools. The community offers excellent sports programs, art and music along with the capacity for the children to visit the great museums that Washington DC offers. McLean, itself has outdoor activities for the family and is a great area to enjoy all four seasons. Our family enjoys visiting Claude Moore Colonial Farm, Clemyjontri Park, Colvin Run Mill, Turkey Run Park, Great Falls National Park along with Riverbend Park, which is not far from McLean.

If you are a shopper like me, the once proclaimed largest indoor mall in the world, Tyson's is the place to go. Now known as Tyson's Corner Center and Tyson's Galleria, it is just around the corner between McLean and Vienna encircled between Chain Bridge Road, Leesburg Pike (Route 7) and the Capital Beltway. Tyson's has shops to fit every taste and budget. We also love the fantastic restaurants that appeal to any cravings of our family of four. When I still can't find what I am looking for, I hop on the metro and usually find it at Ballston Mall just a few stations away. Living in McLean has made it easy for my family and me to get anywhere in the DC metro area.

Jobs in this area are plentiful. The McLean-Tysons area is the one of largest employment centers in the U.S. There are administrative and management companies, science and technology firms, sales, educational services, healthcare, and social assistance businesses. Several larger technological companies have taken up residence in the fast-paced McLean-Tysons area. McLean continues to transform with the new advancements, yet maintains the subtle wholesomeness of a small town along with its southern charm that I still remember when I lived in McLean, Virginia as a kid. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in McLean? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Churchill Road Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      McLean Central Park
      Dead Run Stream Valley Park
      Cooper Intermediate School Site
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Alden Theatre
      Craighill S Burks Theater
      Capital One Hall
      Lock 14
      Lock 13
      Lock 12
      AMC Tysons Corner 16
      Selfie Wrld

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      The Pub
      Virginia ABC
      Red Tomato Pizzaria
      Domino's
      Boston Market
      Total Wine

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in McLean? Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in McLean.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in McLean? The cost of living in McLean is 225/100 - which is 107% higher than Virginia.
      McLean
      225

      125% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in McLean? McLean crime rates are 834, which are 57% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      834 per 100k people

      64% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 120

      64% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in McLean? The median income in McLean is $222,587 which is 236% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $222,587302% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $114,695285% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is McLean a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      McLean Pharmacy
      Medicine Chest

      Doctors

      Eye Doctor

      A- Housing

      What are McLean home prices? McLean home prices are $1,061,500 - which is 327% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $1,061,500475% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,176235% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      87%

      37% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does McLean have good schools? The McLean graduation rate is 98% - which is 16% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      95%

      97% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is McLean a good place to live? McLean has an overall rating of 97% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      97%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      9 total surveys

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