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Reston, Virginia

Introduction to Reston, Virginia

Reston, Virginia, in Fairfax county, is 18 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is in the Washington area. There are 56,407 residents in Reston.

Reston History

During the 18th century, the area now known as Reston was owned by Lord Fairfax. In the 1880s, C.A. Wiehle bought the land which was later sold to A. Smith Bowman. He constructed a bourbon distillery on the site, while the rest of the area was farmland. In 1961, Robert E. Simon bought most of this land, except for the area which held the distillery. This distillery was in operation until 1987. It was Simon who conceived of Reston as a planned community. It was founded on April 20, 1964, and named after Simon’s initials. It is currently an unincorporated census-designated place in the western Fairfax County of Virginia.

Reston and nearby Attractions

  • Reston Regional Library
  • John Wesley Powell Federal Building
  • A Smith Bowman House
  • Lake Fairfax
  • Reston Golf Course
  • Lake Fairfax County Park

Things To Do In Reston

While in Reston, one can pay a visit to Reston Town Center, Reston Industrial Venture Park, Reston Visitor Center, A Smith Bowman House, and John Wesley Powell Federal Building. For those interested in the local history and culture, a visit to the U.S. Geological Survey Clarence King Library or Reston Regional Library may prove fruitful. Tthe town also has several beautiful lakes and creeks including Lake Fairfax, Lake Newport, Lake Thoreau, Stave Run, and Dog Run. The churches and cemeteries are also worth visiting. Lake Anne Plaza Shopping Center and Hunters Woods Village Center Shopping Center provide a host of entertainment facilities for visitors. In addition, every year there are many celebrations in the town such as the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival and the Reston Festival.

Reston Transportation

Washington Dulles International Airport is nearby.

Reston Higher Education

Residents of Reston can enroll at George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, Montgomery College, and Marymount University.

High Points

Reston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyReston Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyReston Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyReston College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyReston Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Reston Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Reston People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Reston Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Reston Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Reston, VA

Comparing Reston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population79
Age of the Population73
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Female Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents11

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