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Living in
McNair.
McNair is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in McNair
McNair is a community of 22,451 people in Virginia. The median household income is $123,327, median rent runs about $2,287 per month, and median home values are around $595,800. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
McNair at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
43.8%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics43.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in McNair: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In McNair, the largest foreign-born group is from India (42.8%), and 14.5% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
6.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.3%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 45% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in McNair
In McNair, rent runs 45% above the VA average, and home values are 55% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,840
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
25.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in McNair and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes McNair, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
McNair: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
McNair is about 2% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What McNair Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute25 min avg
How McNair residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In McNair, most residents drive alone to work (51%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, which covers McNair, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,437.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fairfax County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfax County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfax County, which includes McNair, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $442,500 |
| 2021 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,500 |
| 2020 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 53 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fairfax County, county-wide
McNair is about 2% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfax County, which includes McNair, is typically good — 284 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
284
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fairfax County, county-wide
McNair is about 2% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
McNair has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.2"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
102
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 2.94" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.61" |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 3.47" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.72" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.30" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.53" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 3.94" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 47°F | 29°F | 3.30" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in McNair
Uninsured
10.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside McNair's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Reston
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5 mi away · Fairfax
Stonesprings Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Dulles
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in McNair
McNair's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 68.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
68.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near McNair (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
12.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Virginia
10.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 70% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church
12.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 348 students · in-state tuition $25,133 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
11.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 157 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 80% graduate · median earnings $43,211 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for McNair
McNair has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
8 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
9 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
11 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
14 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
15 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
15 mi awayCities Near McNair
The closest cities within 60 miles
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McNair FAQ
Is McNair, Virginia affordable?⌄
McNair's median rent is $2,287/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $122,778/year. Median home value is $595,800.
Is McNair, Virginia safe?⌄
McNair is policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 110 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1438 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in McNair, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes McNair, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in McNair, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in McNair is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,287/month and median household income is $122,778/year. The median home value is $595,800. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in McNair, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in McNair is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from