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desert_weston65

The good and bad of living in Reston

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 50s, and Median household income is $139,515, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 63,542, Reston is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $2,170 for rent here. Cost ...

25 replies 20 upvotes living
Isabelle Sanchez

Things Reston needs to improve

Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 63,542 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

3 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Xavier

Housing in Reston compared to Tucson

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $616,000 on average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $2,170 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. ...

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Madelyn Bailey

Grocery stores in Reston -recommendations?

Alright, I'm originally from Orlando and Homes are going for about $616,000 on average. With a population of 63,542, Reston is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system va...

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Weston Edwards

Moving from Baltimore to Reston next month

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

12 replies 28 upvotes moving
Mason Gomez

Best kept secrets of Reston, VA

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $616,000, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,170 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level....

7 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Adrian W.

Couple moving to Reston from out of state

I've been here for 4 years and Rent is about $2,170/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Th...

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Mia M.

Life in Reston as a young professional

Random thought, I'm originally from Austin and Household incomes average around $139,515 in Reston. The median home value here is around $616,000, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families e...

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Autumn Chavez

Day-to-day life in Reston, VA

Hey, Household incomes average around $139,515 in Reston. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, som...

2 replies 23 upvotes living
Luke Alvarez

Best areas to explore in Reston?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Reston sits at 194.2 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,542 people. With a population of 63,542, Reston is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if y...

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Logan Mendoza

Starting a business in Reston?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Reston sits at 194.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $616,000, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during r...

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Charlotte Gomez

Job hunting in Reston -tips?

So, Household incomes average around $139,515 in Reston. You can expect to pay around $2,170 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not...

2 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Ella Alvarez

Best industries in Reston right now

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from St. Louis and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $616,000, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Reston sits at 194.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,170 for r...

2 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Natalie Roberts

Housing market in Reston right now

The median home value here is around $616,000, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Ella Alvarez

Dog-friendly places in Reston?

Curious what people think. Let me know your thoughts. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Natalie Roberts

Best apartments in Reston under ?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Reston sits at 194.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $139,515 in Reston. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do?

1 replies 7 upvotes housing
Adrian W.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Reston?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Reston sits at 194.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $139,515 in Reston. Homes are going for about $616,000 on average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect co...

7 replies 19 upvotes housing
Isabelle Sanchez

What to expect moving to Reston?

Hi all, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 63,542, Reston is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $139,515 in Reston. Crime rate is something to consider -Reston si...

22 replies 28 upvotes moving
Charlotte Gomez

Quick question about Reston

Alright, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,170 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $139,515, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get go...

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Aubrey D.

Housing in Reston compared to Raleigh

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Rent is about $2,170/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

15 replies 19 upvotes housing
Ella Alvarez

Job market in Reston for tech?

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $139,515 in Reston. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,542 people. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense...

10 replies 9 upvotes jobs
desert_weston65

Couple moving to Reston from out of state

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $616,000, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growin...

5 replies 12 upvotes moving
Easton E.

How is Reston for outdoor activities?

It's a a smaller city city with about 63,542 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just su...

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Natalie Roberts

Job hunting in Reston -tips?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $616,000, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

2 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Easton E.

Weekend activities in Reston?

Hi all, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 63,542 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the comm...

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Easton M.

How is Reston for outdoor activities?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Reston sits at 194.2 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Proper...

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Aurora Adams

Planning a move to Reston -neighborhoods?

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Reston sits at 194.2 per 100K. Median household income is $139,515, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 63,542, Reston is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in rece...

2 replies 30 upvotes moving
Allison

Quick question about Reston

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 11 years and Rent is about $2,170/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $616,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Reston sits at 194.2 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for bet...

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Aiden Long

Remote worker thinking about Reston

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts.

0 replies 8 upvotes moving
Autumn Chavez

Rent vs buy in Reston -what makes sense?

Hey folks, I'm a 45-year-old mechanic and It's a a smaller city city with about 63,542 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young...

0 replies 19 upvotes housing
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