Reston, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Reston, Virginia is 63,542 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $139,515, the median home value is $616,000, and the median age is 40.2.
63,542
Population
4141
People / sq mi
$139,515
Median Income
$616,000
Median Home Value
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Reston covers 15.3 sq mi of land at 4141 people per square mile.
About Reston, VA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Reston: 30.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 63,542 residents, Reston is a city in Virginia. It ranks #15 among cities in Virginia by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $139,515, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $616,000, with typical rent around $2,170.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 70.8% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 30.2% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Reston — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$139,515
Median Household Income
$79,006
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$616,000
Median Home Value
$2,170
Median Rent
60.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.4%
High School+
70.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.3%
Drive Alone
53.0%
Public Transit
30.2%
Work From Home
26.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
43.9%
Foreign Born
69.3%
Non-English at Home
6.3%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
94.1%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 33.5% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.6% |
| Public Administration | 9.5% |
| Information | 7.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.5% |
| Retail Trade | 5.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reston, Virginia has a population of 63,542 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Reston, Virginia is $139,515, with 3.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Reston, Virginia is $616,000, with median monthly rent at $2,170 and a homeownership rate of 60.9%.
The median age in Reston, Virginia is 40.2 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.