Getting to know McLean
Central McLean sits around the business district near Chain Bridge Road and Old Dominion Drive. Langley and Georgetown Pike extend toward Great Falls and the Potomac; Chesterbrook is closer to Arlington. The Tysons side offers a different mix of housing, offices, and rail access.
- Central McLean
- The business district around Chain Bridge Road and Old Dominion Drive.
- Langley & Chesterbrook
- Langley extends toward the Potomac; Chesterbrook is closer to Arlington.
- Tysons side
- A different mix of homes, offices, and rail access.
Postal areas, community boundaries, and school boundaries do not align.
Explore the areas
Compare four starting points for your search.
- Homes
- Detached, renovated, and infill.
- Look into
- Routes to shops and renovation records.
- Homes
- Detached homes, custom estates, and larger lots.
- Look into
- Utilities, land upkeep, and the commute.
- Homes
- Established, renovated, and infill homes.
- Look into
- Local-road routes and prior additions.
- Homes
- High-rise condos, townhomes, and detached pockets.
- Look into
- Station walks, parking, and building finances.
Orientation map · numbered areas are approximate
Central McLean
Local services and established residential streets.
Homes: Detached, renovated, and infill.
Look into: Routes to shops and renovation records.
Map sources & boundaries
McLean CDP: January 1, 2026 official boundary. Numbered areas are approximate orientation points, not official subarea boundaries. Postal and school boundaries may differ.
- Fairfax County GIS — selected public parks ↗
- U.S. Census TIGERweb boundaries (January 1, 2026) ↗
- U.S. Census TIGERweb roads ↗
- U.S. Census TIGERweb water bodies ↗
- Fairfax County GIS — Metro routes, stations and W&OD Trail ↗
- Fairfax County maps and geographic information ↗
- National Park Service — Great Falls Park ↗
Road · dashed gold line: Metro · dotted green line: trail · blue: water · green: park
Homes and lots
Established homes
Ramblers, split-levels, Colonials, and renovated houses sit alongside newer construction.
New construction & larger lots
Look closely at grading, drainage, utilities, and upkeep.
Condos & townhomes
Compare building finances, parking, and ownership costs.
Everyday life
Errands & local life
Central McLean shops; larger destinations in Tysons.
Central McLean groups groceries, restaurants, and services around its business district. Tysons adds larger shopping centers; many residential streets still require a drive for errands.
Parks & time outdoors
Clemyjontri Park and Scotts Run Nature Preserve.
Explore Clemyjontri Park and Scotts Run Nature Preserve.
Your actual commute
McLean Metro is on the Tysons side.
McLean station is on the Tysons side. Test the route from the home at your travel times.
Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools serves McLean. Verify the full address and school year.
Fairfax County Public Schools serves McLean. Use the full address in the district locator and confirm which school year its results cover. A McLean or Langley name in a listing does not guarantee a school assignment.
Before you offer
- Try the actual route to Metro or work.
- Review permits and drainage around additions or new construction.
- For larger lots, confirm utilities and land-maintenance costs.
Regional market context
Regional figures provide background. Compare similar local homes before judging a specific property.
These figures cover the NVAR region, not this neighborhood alone. Compare recent sales of similar local homes, their condition, and current competition before making a pricing decision.
Common questions
Is McLean an incorporated town?
No. McLean is an unincorporated Census-designated community in Fairfax County. Postal, Census, Tysons, subdivision, and school boundaries do not align perfectly.
Does McLean have Metro access?
The McLean Silver Line station is on the Tysons side near Route 123. Tysons, Greensboro, or Spring Hill may serve other 22102 addresses, while central McLean and Langley usually require a drive, bus ride, or other connection to the station.
What housing types are available in McLean?
McLean includes condos, townhomes, older detached homes, renovated houses, infill, new custom construction, and large estates. The mix changes considerably between central McLean, Langley, the Arlington edge, and Tysons.
Sources & update notes
Published June 27, 2026. Updated October 1, 2026. Market reports retain their own dates and geographic coverage.
McLean is an unincorporated Fairfax County community. The 22101 and 22102 postal areas extend beyond the Census boundary and overlap the broader Tysons area.
- McLean QuickFacts ↗ U.S. Census Bureau
- McLean Community Business Center Study ↗ Fairfax County
- McLean Metrorail Station ↗ Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Clemyjontri Park ↗ Fairfax County Park Authority
- Scotts Run Nature Preserve ↗ Fairfax County Park Authority
- FCPS Boundary Locator ↗ Fairfax County Public Schools
- Northern Virginia Market Report Methodology ↗ Liza Eller Homes
Photographs show the identified local places; see dates and image licenses below. Maps use separate geographic sources and do not infer boundaries from photographs.
Photo credits & dates
Home inspiration photos illustrate architecture, not homes in the named community, available listings, or Liza Eller sales. Local photographs identify their locations in the captions.
- White gabled home with black shutters and a broad lawn — Curtis Adams · Pexels License. Resized and converted to WebP; responsive display crops. Architectural inspiration only.
- Large gray gabled home with a wraparound porch and established landscaping — todd kent · Unsplash License. Resized and converted to WebP; responsive display crops. Architectural inspiration only.
- Langley Shopping Center McLean VA 2023-12-22 08-43-45.jpg — G. Edward Johnson · CC BY 4.0. Taken: 2023-12-22 08:43:45. Resized and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen size. The adapted image retains this license.
- Scott's Run Waterfall.jpg — NortyNort · CC BY-SA 4.0. Taken: 2014-07-13. Resized and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen size. The adapted image retains this license.
- McLean station from ground level.jpg — Sdkb · CC BY-SA 4.0. Taken: 21 November 2025 (according to Exif data). Resized and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen size. The adapted image retains this license.
- Brick Colonial estate with white columns and a tree-lined lawn — Curtis Adams · Pexels License. Resized and converted to WebP; responsive display crops. Architectural inspiration only.
- Tysons skyline.jpg — Dclemens1971 · CC BY 4.0. Taken: 2026-05-03. Resized and converted to WebP; responsive display crops. No generated scenery or compositing. The adapted image retains this license.
- Porch house beneath mature trees — Curtis Adams · Pexels License. Taken: 2024-04-30. Resized and converted to WebP; responsive display crops. Architectural inspiration only.
