Market Overview
Reston's median sold price is $591K with homes averaging 26 days on market; Vienna is at $1.1M and 31 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Vienna is pricier ($1.1M median vs $591K), a difference of about $531K. Reston moves faster, with homes averaging 26 days on market compared to 31 in Vienna. Reston offers a lower entry point at $250K–$1.5M.
Reston
VA
Vienna
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$591K
$1.1M
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
26 days
31 days
Price Range
$250K–$1.5M
$500K–$2.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Lake Anne, North Point, South Lakes, Hunters Woods
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Schools
Reston has a 83% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Reston include South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. See Reston schools | See Vienna schools
Reston
VA
Vienna
VA
Avg Pass Rate
83%
92%
Public schools
South Lakes High School, Langston Hughes Middle School, Terraset Elementary
James Madison High School, Thoreau Middle School, Wolftrap Elementary
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Vienna is closer to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~30 minutes. Reston has 2 Metro stations, including Reston Town Center on the Silver line. Vienna has 1 Metro station, including Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange line. Major highway access: Reston (Dulles Toll Road, Rt 7, Rt 267), Vienna (I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29).
Reston
VA
Vienna
VA
Drive to Downtown
~30 min
~25 min
Metro Stations
2 Metro stations (nearest: Reston Town Center)
1 Metro station (nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU)
Metro Lines
Silver
Orange
Major Highways
Dulles Toll Road, Rt 7, Rt 267
I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29
Commuter Rail
None
None
Property Tax
On a $591K home in Reston, you would pay ~$6,563/yr in property tax. In Vienna, a $1.1M home costs ~$12,460/yr. Both cities share the same rate of $1.110 per $100 of assessed value.
Reston
VA
Vienna
VA
Rate per $100
$1.110
$1.110
Est. Annual Tax
Based on median home price
$6,563/yr
$12,460/yr
Notes
Fairfax County rate
Fairfax County rate; Town of Vienna adds $0.2275
Walkability
Reston is more walkable with a Walk Score of 45 (Car-Dependent), compared to 42 in Vienna. Transit scores: Reston (35) vs Vienna (30). Walkability varies significantly by neighborhood. Urban corridors like Lake Anne and Downtown Vienna score much higher than suburban areas.
Reston
VA
Vienna
VA
Walk Score
Transit Score
35
30
Bike Score
52
48
Reported Crime Data
The cited public datasets report city-level violent- and property-crime rates for Reston and Vienna. These historical figures do not describe a specific address or predict an individual's experience. Review the source period and local agency information for current context.
Reston
VA
Vienna
VA
Reported Violent Crime
0.8/1K
0.4/1K
Reported Property Crime
11.5/1K
7.2/1K
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reston or Vienna more affordable?
Reston is more affordable with a median sold price of $591K, compared to $1.1M in Vienna (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Reston prices range from $250K–$1.5M. Vienna prices range from $500K–$2.5M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Reston and Vienna?
Reston public schools have a 83% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Reston include South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Reston or Vienna?
Vienna has the shorter commute to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~30 minutes. Reston has Metro access (Reston Town Center). Vienna has Metro access (Vienna/Fairfax-GMU).
What are property taxes in Reston vs Vienna?
Reston has a property tax rate of $1.110 per $100 (~$6,563/yr on a $591K home). Vienna's rate is $1.110 per $100 (~$12,460/yr on a $1.1M home). Tax rates are set annually by each locality.
How do Reston and Vienna compare?
Reston is a planned community built around lakes, wooded trails, and town centers. Vienna offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city proximity, the W&OD Trail, downtown shops, and address-based Fairfax County Public Schools assignments. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.
Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.