McNair, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of McNair, Fairfax County.
| City | McNair |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.9513 |
| Longitude | -77.4115 |
| Population | 22,655 |
| Density | 4245.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
McNair is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 22,655. The population density is 4245.1 people per km². McNair is located at 38.9513°N, 77.4115°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20171.
McNair resides in a landscape sculpted by the gentle roll of the Piedmont, where the earth breathes a deep, earthy scent after a summer rain. It lies 3.9 miles south-south-east of Sterling, VA (from Sterling, VA: bearing 166°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north of Centreville. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a place where the forest canopy, a rich, verdant tapestry of oak and maple, occasionally parts to reveal sun-drenched clearings. The air itself seems to hold a certain stillness, a quiet hum punctuated by the distant murmur of traffic or the sharp cry of a hawk circling overhead. Evenings in McNair often bring a particular kind of light, a soft, diffused glow that settles over the rooftops and lends a golden hue to the fading day. The history of McNair is intertwined with the broader narrative of Fairfax County, a region that has seen its share of transformation from agrarian roots to a nexus of modern commerce. While no specific grand estates or battlefields define its immediate landscape, McNair bears the imprint of suburban evolution, a place where former farmland has yielded to thoughtful development. Its economic character is largely defined by its proximity to larger employment centers, drawing residents who appreciate the quieter rhythm of life here while still benefiting from access to the wider metropolitan area. The local character of McNair is one of unassuming practicality, a community that values its green spaces and the uncomplicated beauty of its surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of McNair, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on McNair and Fairfax County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for McNair is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct McNair is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |