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McLean County
  • County in Illinois
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McLean County

#3 in Best Counties to Live in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Illinois
  • 1 review
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      A minus
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      A
    McLean County is located in Illinois with a population of 171,455. McLean County is one of the best places to live in Illinois. In McLean County, most residents own their homes. In McLean County there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in McLean County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in McLean County are highly rated.
    Population
    171,455
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $170,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $869
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    McLean County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      205.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      80.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      45.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      242.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,383.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      69.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
    More About McLean County Residents

    Working in McLean County

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,339
    National
    $69,021
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    Places to Work in McLean County

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    McLean County Reviews

    1 review
    • Jan 6 2017
    • Overall Experience
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