McNair, VA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Fairfax County · Virginia
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for McNair based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
22,451
2023 ACS
Median Income
$123,327
2023
Median Home Value
$566,900
2023
Median Rent
$2,253
2023
Median Age
31.4
Unemployment
2.9%
Cost of Living Index
200.6
100 = national avg
McNair is a city in Fairfax County, Virginia, with a population of 22,451 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. McNair is one of the communities in Virginia.
The median household income in McNair is $123,327, and the median home value is $566,900. The cost of living index is 200.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,253 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, and the median age is 31.4 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
22,451
Male
11,823
52.7%
Female
10,628
47.3%
Median Age
31.4
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
45.1%
High School or Higher
52.7%
Foreign Born
44.9%
Veterans
4.6%
Married
43.4%
Avg Household Size
2.5
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.707
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Asian
36.1%
Foreign Born
44.9%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
11.6%
2,604 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
88.4%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
20,721
English Only
41.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Asian
3,826 speakers
Limited English
14.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
85.9%
Limited English Proficiency
14.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,038
4.6% of population
Disability Rate
25.6%
266 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$96,174
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
982
94.6%
Female Veterans
56
5.4%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$96,174
Non-Veteran Income
$64,751
Difference
$31,423
48.5% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
266
Without Disability
772
Disability Rate
25.6%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
9,870
#1 Ancestry
Sub-Saharan African
7.6% (1,701)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
5.8% (1,298)
#3 Ancestry
German
5.2% (1,173)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
9,125
Family Households
5,103
55.9%
Married Couples
4,141
45.4%
Non-Family Households
4,022
44.1%
Single Mother Households
538
5.9%
Single Father Households
424
4.6%
Living Alone
2,635
28.9%
Children Under 18
Total Children
4,391
In Married Couple
3,745
85.3%
With Single Mother
487
11.1%
With Single Father
159
3.6%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$133,817
Married Couple Income
$141,857
Single Father Income
$98,693
Avg Family Size
2.5
Avg Non-Family Size
2.4
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
237
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$123,327
+68% vs national
Per Capita Income
$59,707
+61% vs national
Poverty Rate
5.8%
-57% vs national
Gini Index
0.3688
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
2.9%
-44% vs national
SNAP Recipients
3.1%
of households
How McNair Compares
McNair vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. McNair is highlighted.
Median Household Income
McNair, VA has a median household income of $123,327, making it the 2,528th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that McNair has a higher median household income than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
McNair, VA has a per capita income of $59,707, making it the 2,650th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that McNair has a higher per capita income than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
McNair, VA has a poverty rate of 5.8%, making it the 22,570th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that McNair has a higher poverty rate than 28% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
McNair, VA has a unemployment rate of 2.9%, making it the 17,997th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that McNair has a higher unemployment rate than 42% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in McNair. The median household income here is $123,327.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
-36% vs VA avg
Labor Force
14,832
Employed
14,344
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
45.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
52.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
31.4
Work from Home
26.1%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Lawyers
Top Median Wage
$191.9K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
200.6
100 = national avg
+100.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$88,253
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$208,598
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,015
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,246
per month
The median household income in McNair, VA is $123,327, which is 68.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $59,707. The poverty rate of 5.8% is lower than the VA state average of 12.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3688, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 14,832. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 55.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 200.6, which is 100.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 265.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $88,253 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$585,000
Median List Price
$654,900
Price Per Sq Ft
$340
Days on Market
155
Active Inventory
26
Months of Supply
3.7
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
14.3%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
28.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.8%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
7
New Listings
17
Pending Sales
14
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$340
Median List $/SF
$331
McNair vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. McNair is highlighted.
Median Home Value
McNair, VA has a median home value of $566,900, making it the 2,440th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that McNair has a higher median home value than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
McNair, VA has a median rent of $2,253, making it the 1,014th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that McNair has a higher median rent than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
McNair, VA has a price per square foot of $340, making it the 2,753rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that McNair has a higher price per square foot than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
McNair, VA has a rent burden of 21.9%, making it the 6,346th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that McNair has a higher rent burden than 71% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$566,900
Median Rent
$2,253
Total Housing Units
9,497
Vacancy Rate
3.9%
Owner Occupied
23.0%
Renter Occupied
77.0%
Median Property Tax
$5,608
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,730
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$5,608
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.99%
of home value
Median Home Value
$566,900
Estimated Mean Tax
$5,616
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,608) by the median home value ($566,900). In McNair, VA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.99%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in McNair, VA is $585,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 155 days on the market. 14.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $340. The median rent is $2,253 per month (Census ACS). About 23.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2003. There are 9,497 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,608. The effective tax rate is 0.99%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for McNair. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.7
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
59.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
18
Public Assistance
$165.6M
Individual Assistance
$2.1M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $162.2M | $2.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm(s) | Jul 2012 | $167K | — |
| The Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $3.2M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | $31K | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $40K |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record … → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Feb 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Ice Conditions → | Freezing | Jan 1977 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Helene → | Unknown | — | — | — |
Showing 20 of 21 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,486
Total Claims Paid
$16,492,039
Avg Claim Payout
$11,098
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,031,536
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $919,036 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $112,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
McNair has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 1,486 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $165,606,511 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,079,722 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
22.1%
14.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.4%
4.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
30.0%
Arthritis
12.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
18.9%
Mobility
6.2%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
3.0%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
4.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
McNair has an obesity rate of 22.1%, which is 14.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Reston Hospital Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reston Hospital Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti | 13.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
55.7%
-29% vs national
Public Transit
6.1%
+578% vs national
Work From Home
26.1%
+181% vs national
Carpool
7.4%
Walk / Bike
1.7%
combined
How McNair's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for McNair, VA covers travel times and transportation modes. 55.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 26.1% work from home, which is above the VA state average of 12.1%. Public transit is used by 6.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.4% of workers carpool. 1.5% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
96.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
89.0%
of households
No Internet
2.6%
of households
Total Households
9,125
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
98.6%
of households
Smartphone
97.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
93.4%
of households
Tablet
75.2%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.4¢
per kWh
-24% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.7¢
per kWh
-44% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
9.0¢
per kWh
-24% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$149
residential
+1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
16% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Virginia averages 14.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $149. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
McNair vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
96.8% of households in McNair have broadband internet access. 89.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.6% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. McNair is located in Fairfax County, VA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in McNair.
Election Overview
Source: Fairfax County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
386,438
66.1%
GOP Votes
181,895
31.1%
Total Votes
584,387
Margin
D+35.0%
Shift from 2020
R+6.9pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 386,438 | 181,895 | 584,387 | 66.1% | 31.1% | D+35.0 |
| 2020 | 419,943 | 168,401 | 600,823 | 69.9% | 28.0% | D+41.9 |
| 2016 | 354,485 | 157,837 | 542,858 | 65.3% | 29.1% | D+36.2 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Fairfax County recorded 584,387 total votes. Democrats won the county with 66.1% of the vote compared to 31.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+35.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Fairfax County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
23
Total Population
716,201
Avg Median Income
-$28,822,135
Avg Home Value
-$28,240,399
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20120 | 42,917 | $149,844 | $620,100 | $2,244 | 18.0 |
| 20143 | 744 | $178,125 | $1,022,700 | N/A | 6.4 |
| 20147 | 67,007 | $161,356 | $679,600 | $2,394 | 19.8 |
| 20148 | 63,615 | $233,502 | $843,800 | $2,647 | 19.4 |
| 20151 | 22,502 | $143,422 | $647,400 | $2,245 | 15.9 |
| 20152 | 36,453 | $191,392 | $708,400 | $2,853 | 13.3 |
| 20164 | 42,694 | $132,067 | $526,700 | $2,031 | 7.6 |
| 20165 | 34,210 | $185,594 | $661,300 | $2,480 | 9.8 |
| 20166 | 13,854 | $135,246 | $576,400 | $2,227 | 27.2 |
| 20170 | 43,372 | $157,875 | $625,600 | $2,224 | 8.8 |
| 20171 | 50,796 | $166,154 | $770,200 | $2,276 | 11.6 |
| 20190 | 22,092 | $126,928 | $568,500 | $2,241 | 4.4 |
| 20191 | 30,077 | $141,019 | $616,700 | $1,983 | 7.8 |
| 20194 | 12,334 | $166,423 | $792,200 | $2,303 | 3.1 |
| 22030 | 60,855 | $139,885 | $700,700 | $2,242 | 19.4 |
| 22033 | 38,676 | $134,532 | $621,600 | $2,253 | 7.8 |
| 22035 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 22066 | 16,884 | $250,001 | $1,240,100 | $3,501 | 25.6 |
| 22102 | 28,577 | $153,816 | $1,003,700 | $2,471 | 12.3 |
| 22124 | 18,915 | $216,712 | $979,900 | $2,469 | 10.3 |
| 22180 | 26,506 | $181,467 | $916,900 | $2,335 | 5.9 |
| 22181 | 15,529 | $212,156 | $928,400 | $2,756 | 5.6 |
| 22182 | 27,592 | $200,038 | $1,086,600 | $2,618 | 12.5 |
McNair, VA has 23 ZIP codes with a combined population of 716,201. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$28,822,135. The average median home value is -$28,240,399. The average median monthly rent is -$57,968,806.
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