At a Glance
Median Income
$139,515
$79,006 per capita
Home Value
$616,000
Zillow: $624,958
Median Rent
$2,170/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.8%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
7.6% smoking rate
How Reston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reston a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reston residents earn a median household income of $139,515 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,006. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reston is $616,000 , 119% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $624,958. Median rent is $2,170/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
70.8% of adults in Reston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(110% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population63,542
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density4,142/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born25.1%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,515
Per Capita$79,006
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
A
Home Value$616,000
Rent$2,170
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$624,958
Housing Units29,551
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation384 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+34.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Reston was founded in 1964.
The median home in Reston was built in 1983.
30.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
25.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.