Living in Reston, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reston · Census data 2020–2024
Reston has 64,414 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $148,710 (60% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $642,000, the median rent is $2,231/month.
Reston at a glance
- Population
- 64,414
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $148,710State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $642,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,231/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Reston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Reston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reston the median home value is $642,000, 93% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,231 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,861 a month in housing costs.
Reston median household income
The median household income in Reston is $148,710 and the income per person is $81,656. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Reston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,485
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.24
Reston demographics
- Population
- 64,414
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 28,701
- Foreign-born
- 24.6%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reston ›
Education in Reston
72% of adults 25 and older in Reston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 34.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reston
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.5%
- Drive alone
- 52.1%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Reston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reston | 64,414 | $148,710 | $642,000 | $2,231 |
| Herndon | 24,672 | $148,000 | $599,100 | $2,259 |
| Great Falls Crossing | 1,414 | $250,001 | $989,100 | — |
| Difficult Run | 9,938 | $250,001 | $1,111,400 | $3,066 |
| Dranesville | 11,828 | $214,688 | $744,500 | $3,187 |
| McNair | 22,655 | $122,778 | $595,800 | $2,287 |
| Hutchison | 7,284 | $105,651 | $476,900 | $2,388 |
| Floris | 7,589 | $246,058 | $872,800 | $3,258 |
| Franklin Farm | 18,736 | $215,544 | $829,600 | $2,625 |
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What is the median household income in Reston, VA?
The median household income in Reston is $148,710, 60% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Reston?
The median home value in Reston is $642,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Reston?
The median gross rent in Reston is $2,231 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Reston, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Reston?
The median age in Reston is 40.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Reston?
The average commute to work in Reston is 26 minutes; 33.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reston?
The unemployment rate in Reston is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reston?
72% of adults in Reston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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