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Living in McLean, Virginia: A Complete Neighborhood Guide

By Audrey Romano··6 min read
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Living in McLean, Virginia: A Complete Neighborhood Guide

Discover why McLean consistently ranks among Northern Virginia's most desirable communities for families and professionals.

McLean, Virginia occupies a unique position in the Northern Virginia landscape — it's simultaneously one of the region's most affluent communities and one of its most livable, with a genuine neighborhood feel despite its proximity to Washington, DC.

The housing stock ranges from classic colonial homes on generous lots to modern luxury estates. Prices typically range from $800K for smaller homes to well over $3M for larger properties in sought-after neighborhoods like Langley Farms and Chesterbrook.

McLean's schools are a major draw. Langley High School and Cooper Middle School are consistently ranked among Virginia's best. The Fairfax County public school system as a whole is one of the top-performing districts in the nation.

Tysons Corner, just minutes away, provides world-class shopping and dining. The Silver Line Metro has transformed Tysons into a genuine urban center, and McLean residents benefit from easy access without the density.

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Audrey Romano

Audrey Romano

Real Estate Agent · Compass · Maryland & Virginia

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