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Population Review

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

White62.6%
Black or African American8.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 Estate33.5%
Professional, Scientific & Management16.6%
Public Administration9.5%
Information7.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.5%
Retail Trade5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.9%
Construction3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing3.0%
Manufacturing2.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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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.