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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.


Reston Cdp, VA Climate

Reston Cdp, VA has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F) and receives about 1028 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

13.2°C

Avg Temp

1028

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Reston Cdp, VA — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January1° / 33°73 mm
February2° / 36°68 mm
March7° / 45°86 mm
April13° / 55°80 mm
May18° / 65°102 mm
June23° / 73°94 mm
July25° / 77°92 mm
August24° / 76°95 mm
September20° / 69°91 mm
October14° / 57°81 mm
November8° / 47°86 mm
December3° / 38°80 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Reston Cdp, VA

The most comfortable months to visit Reston Cdp, VA are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). May is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.