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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

McNair

#3 in Best Places to Live in Fairfax County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Virginia
  • 9 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      NG
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    McNair is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 20,771. McNair is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in McNair offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In McNair there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in McNair and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in McNair are highly rated.
    About McNair...
    Population
    20,771
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $421,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,842
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      75%
    • Own
      25%
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    McNair Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      21%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      4%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%
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    Working in McNair

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,763
    National
    $55,322
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    McNair Reviews

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    Ever since I moved here, I have stopped worrying about dangerous activities ensuing in the environment. The crime rate here is low an unfrequent. I moved from West Virginia, where drug activities are substantially higher. In Virginia, the police have a stronger authority and are generally more respected for doing their jobs properly. It is overall peaceful and more active, as the first thing I noticed was the amount of people jogging and playing outdoors. The citizens are friendly, and potential crime threats are minimum.
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    There are numerous good quality neighborhoods, but there are a few inadequate housing. The cost of living in this area is higher than average, but the quality in return compensates the price.
    The area is diverse, therefore people are extremely tolerant. The community is very interactive, and supportive of one another.
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