Reston SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Reston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Reston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Reston is 151 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Reston is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Reston is $635,987.
The median income in Reston is $148,710.
Reston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Reston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Reston | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 257 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Reston, VA Weather
The average high in Reston is 65.5° and the average low is 44.8°.
There are 75.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.2 inches of precipitation each year with 21.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Reston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Reston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Reston
The current population in Reston is 64,414. The population has increased 20.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64,414 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 63,542 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 62,339 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 62,453 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 61,418 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 61,147 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 60,335 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 60,352 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 60,070 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 60,112 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 59,217 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 59,388 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 58,396 | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 56,219 | 5.6% |
| 2010 | 53,257 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Reston
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Reston is:
57.6% White with 37,086 White residents.
7.9% African American with 5,104 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.
10.9% Asian with 7,016 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 2 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 471 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 4,162 Two Or More residents.
16.4% Hispanic with 10,550 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Reston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.9% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Reston
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Reston is 51.4% female with 33,126 female residents.
Reston is 48.6% male with 31,288 male residents.
| Gender | Reston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Reston for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Reston completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Reston completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Reston completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Reston completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Reston completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Reston completed bachelor's degree.
26.0% of adults in Reston completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Reston completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Reston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Reston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Reston, Virginia
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2.6% of households in Reston earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Reston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Reston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in Reston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.1% of households in Reston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.5% of households in Reston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Reston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Reston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.0% of households in Reston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
33.7% of households in Reston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Reston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.5% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.0% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 33.7% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
