Reston, VA

A comprehensive guide to buying a home in Reston: neighborhoods, market trends, schools, and lifestyle.

$570K
Median Price
14 days
Avg Days on Market
$250K–$1.5M
Price Range

Overview

Reston is a planned community built around lakes, wooded trails, and town centers. With the Silver Line Metro and a booming tech corridor, it blends nature and innovation in Northern Virginia.

Neighborhoods

Lake Anne

$250K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Reston.

North Point

$250K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Reston.

South Lakes

$250K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Reston.

Hunters Woods

$250K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Reston.

Town Center

$250K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Reston.

Golf Course Island

$250K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Reston.

Market Trends

Reston offers one of Northern Virginia's most diverse housing stocks, from affordable condos starting around $250,000 to luxury single-family homes over $1.5 million. The median home price is approximately $570,000. Silver Line Metro access, Reston Town Center, and the Dulles tech corridor keep demand consistently high, with homes averaging 14 days on market.

Living in Reston

Schools

Strong
SOL Pass Rate83%

Top Schools

  • South Lakes High School
  • Langston Hughes Middle School
  • Terraset Elementary

Commute

Drive to DC30 min
Nearest Metro0.5 mi
Reston Town Center

Major Routes

Dulles Toll Road, Rt 7, Rt 267

Schools

Reston is served by Fairfax County Public Schools, one of the top-rated school systems in Virginia.

Commute & Transportation

Reston offers commuter access to Washington, D.C. via major highways and public transit options.

Lifestyle & Community

Reston is a planned community built around lakes, wooded trails, and town centers. With the Silver Line Metro and a booming tech corridor, it blends nature and innovation in Northern Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reston a good place to buy a home?

Reston is a planned community built around lakes, wooded trails, and town centers. With the Silver Line Metro and a booming tech corridor, it blends nature and innovation in Northern Virginia.

What are home prices like in Reston?

The median home price in Reston is approximately $570K, with a range of $250K–$1.5M.

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