According to Bloomberg’s 100 Richest Places, McLean residents are ranked 23rd among the country’s top earners. McLean’s 2015 average household income for 2015 was $268,997, which is up more than $3,400 from 2014.
Bloomberg’s list works on ranking communities based on an average household income that has been adjusted for inflation. The ranking includes communities with a minimum population of 2,000 and nearly 6,200 communities made the cut.
Fairfax county was the only area ranked in Virginia with cities in the top 100. Also on the list with McLean are Great Falls (ranked 11), Wolf Trap (ranked 36), Floris (ranked 83), South Run (ranked 91), Fort Hunt (ranked 100).
For comparison, the annual household income in Atherton was $444,374 in 2015. Cherry Hills Village, which is a suburb of Denver, ranked No. 2 at $403,532. Scarsdale, New York, was No. 3 at $371,194.
Here are the top 25 nationwide:
- Atherton, California
- Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
- Scarsdale, New York
- Hillsborough, California
- Short Hills, New Jersey
- Old Greenwich, Connecticut
- Los Altos Hills, California
- Bronxville, New York
- Darien, Connecticut
- Winnetka, Illinois
- Great Falls, Virginia
- Glencoe, Illinois
- Indian Hill, Ohio
- Highland Park, Texas
- Piedmont, California
- West University Place, Texas
- Greenville, New York
- Kentfield, California
- Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
- Ladue, Missouri
- Indian River Shores, Florida
- Westport, Connecticut
- McLean, Virginia
- Travilah, Maryland
- Montecito, California
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a luxury listing in the McLean area, the Gresh Group is ready to help you every step of the way. Our years of experience in the greater Washington DC market have proven results and have created many satisfied clients. We look forward to working with you, whatever your real estate needs. You can reach us at 703.636.3588.