The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 22101 sells for about $749,000, or $363 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Fairfax County, Virginia (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 22101 — McLean
The 22101 housing market remains highly competitive with a significant median sale price of $3.16M, reflecting strong demand for luxury inventory. Low inventory levels and high household incomes continue to drive price appreciation, with a 13.04% year-over-year increase. Market conditions are characterized by rapid sales for well-priced properties despite the high price point.
This ZIP is ideal for high-net-worth families, corporate executives, and professionals seeking proximity to the D.C. employment core while maintaining a prestigious, low-density suburban lifestyle.
Median prices moved down 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
35% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 3.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 22101, Fairfax County VA
McLean generally experiences low crime rates compared to regional and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in this affluent suburban area.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Fairfax County Public Schools system, consistently recognized for academic excellence and high college-readiness metrics.
The area faces standard regional risks including localized flooding in low-lying areas and occasional severe wind events, with insurance premiums reflecting typical Northern Virginia hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Tysons Corner business district and the federal government corridor, with ongoing high-end residential and mixed-use redevelopment.
Property taxes are assessed by Fairfax County based on fair market value; the jurisdiction utilizes a real estate tax rate applied to the assessed value, with no local income tax.
Residents benefit from direct access to the George Washington Memorial Parkway and I-495, with proximity to the Silver Line Metro providing transit options to Tysons and Washington D.C.
The area features extensive green space including Scott's Run Nature Preserve and Clemyjontri Park, alongside high-end shopping and dining at Tysons Corner Center.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for luxury single-family homes and upscale apartments, with limited vacancy and strong upward pressure on rents.
The economy is anchored by the Tysons Corner business district, a major hub for technology, finance, and government contracting firms.
The area is served by the Washington Metro Silver Line and major arterial roads including I-495 and Route 123.
Development is focused on high-end residential infill and the continued densification of the Tysons urban core.
Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration performs annual assessments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Fairfax County general taxes and specific service district levies for fire and rescue services.
Property insurance market is stable but sensitive to regional storm risks; premiums are generally higher due to the high replacement cost of luxury properties.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A scenic nature preserve featuring hiking trails and a waterfall along the Potomac River.
A popular, inclusive playground known for its carousel and accessible design.
A major regional shopping and dining destination bordering the ZIP.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 86.8% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($3,160,000) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Fairfax County's retained level and was not stored. Validation: the flagged $3,160,000 failed independent re-validation and was removed (no prior-cycle value to revert to); the case is under review in the Command Center.