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McLean

Fairfax County, Virginia

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Quick Facts:

  • Zip Code: 22101
  • Population: 38929
  • Avg. Household Income: 121138
  • Avg. Commute Time: 28.0 min
  • Sales Taxes: 5%

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Description

McLean is census-designated place (CDP), combining the areas known as Great Falls, Langley and Lewinsville. The community was named for John R. McLean, who was a publisher of the Washington Post and also a principal stockholder in Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad in the 1900s. In 1910 the area was founded by the merging of Langley and Lewinsville.

A major landmark in McLean is the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). McLean is also home to major companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton, USA Today, Capital One and Mars Inc.

Local festivities include the Taste of McLean, the 18th Century Spring Market Fair, Fall Fun Fest, McLean Day, Reindog Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting. Nearby shopping is provided by the Tyson’s Corner Center and Tyson’s Galleria. Major throughways include the Capital Beltway, GW Parkway, I-66, Routes 123 and 193 and the Dulles Toll Road.

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County Description

Fairfax County spans 399 square miles and is ranked as having one of the best school systems, police and fire departments in the Washington DC Metro Area. The area is also home to numerous businesses and companies, including several Fortune 500 companies -- Capital One, Freddie Mac, Nextel, Sallie Mae to name a few.

Housing opportunities are abundant throughout Fairfax County, and apartment communities are no exception. Although many travel by car, many residents also commute to work using the Metro. One of the most exciting areas of Fairfax County is Fair Lakes, which offers a unique setting to live, work or play.

Fairfax County's colleges include George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. The county also boasts several major malls, including Fair Oaks Mall, Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria.

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