Reston, VA

A comprehensive guide to buying a home in Reston: neighborhoods, market trends, commute, 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 residential

A residential neighborhood in Reston.

North Point

$250K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Reston.

South Lakes

$250K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Reston.

Hunters Woods

$250K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Reston.

Town Center

$250K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Reston.

Golf Course Island

$250K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential 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

Walkability

Walk Score45/100
Transit Score35/100
Bike Score52/100

Car-Dependent

Safety

Safe

27% below Virginia average

Violent crime0.8 per 1K
Property crime11.5 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$1.11 per $100
2024

Fairfax County rate

Commute & Transportation

Reston offers road access to Washington DC via major highways and connects to regional transit where available.

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

What is Reston like for homebuyers?

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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