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McLean is a small town of 943 in Texas, with a median household income of $58,269
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
McLean stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether McLean is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McLean city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.7
McLean's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McLean costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
McLean, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$53,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$917
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,269
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
McLean's violent crime rate is 447.8 per 100,000 residents
— 18% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
447.8 /100k
Property Crime
1558.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McLean is served primarily by MCLEAN ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McLean, TX
National Avg
School District
MCLEAN ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McLean sees average highs of 52.4°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.5 inches of snow per year.
McLean's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McLean roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $53,100 and median rent is $917/month.
McLean's violent crime rate is 447.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1558.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McLean are operated by MCLEAN ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 7.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McLean, TX has a population of 943, a median household income of $58,269, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
McLean averages 52.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches
with about 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McLean, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79057.
The population of McLean, Texas is 943 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McLean: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $53,100, median household income $58,269, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McLean side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
