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Reston

Virginia · 58,404 residents · 15.343 sq mi
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Reston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $441,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.9% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,404
+4%since 2000
from 56,407 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,807 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K52K56K61K66K1990201020202024Reston
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,692
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,018 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,985
+29%since 2000
from $42,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,443
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $989 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+75%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(38,563)
Black8.9%(5,017)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(5,699)
Asian9.6%(5,408)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(33,400)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(36,952)
Black9.4%(5,467)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(7,479)
Asian10.8%(6,328)
Other2.5%(1,453)
Diversity Score68.9%(40,233)
Diversity Score
69
+16%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reston, Virginia?

Reston, Virginia has about 58,404 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reston, Virginia?

The typical household in Reston, Virginia earns about $97,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reston, Virginia expensive?

In Reston, Virginia, the median home is worth about $441,100, and the typical rent is about $1,443 a month.

How educated are people in Reston, Virginia?

About 64.4% of adults age 25 and over in Reston, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reston, Virginia?

About 6.9% of people in Reston, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reston, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Reston, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,848 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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