How long is the commute from McLean, VA?
Workers who live in McLean, VA take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
38.3% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 38.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in McLean get to work
| Means of transportation | McLean | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.3% (±2.7 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±1.0 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±1.3 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 38.3% (±2.9 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In McLean, the average commute is not measurably different from Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In McLean, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, McLean ranks 45 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 184 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McLean
| Vehicles available | McLean | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±1.2 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.9% (±2.0 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% (±2.4 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.9% (±2.1 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In McLean, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in McLean
| McLean | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 38.3% (±2.9 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.0 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In McLean, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fairfax County (96.4%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near McLean
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLean | — | 28.1 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Pimmit Hills | 2.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Tysons | 2.4 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cabin John | 2.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Echo | 3.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brookmont | 3.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Idylwood | 3.8 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Dunn Loring | 3.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Falls Church | 4.2 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pimmit Hills, VA (24.1 minutes), Brookmont, MD (25.1 minutes), Idylwood, VA (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fairfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 39 (tie) | Floris | 28.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 39 (tie) | Woodburn | 28.9 minutes (±7.2) |
| 41 | West Falls Church | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 42 | Dranesville | 28.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 43 | Hayfield | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 44 | Wakefield (community) | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 45 (tie) | McLean | 28.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 45 (tie) | Merrifield | 28.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 47 | Mantua | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 48 | Chantilly | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 49 | Lincolnia | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 50 (tie) | Bailey's Crossroads | 27.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 50 (tie) | Centreville | 27.5 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
McLean is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about McLean
How long is the average commute in McLean?
Workers who live in McLean, VA take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McLean without a car?
4.3% of households in McLean have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McLean?
38.3% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in McLean worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McLean CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McLean CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McLean CDP, Virginia
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for McLean CDP, Virginia (place:48376, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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