Here's what it costs to live in Reston, Virginia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,231 per month, while the typical home is valued around $642,000. Households earn a median of $148,710 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$148,710
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,231
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$642,000
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
64,414
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,282
Per month
Avg Home Value
$739,517
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 20170 | — | $2,162 | $599,100 |
| ZIP 20190 | — | $2,134 | $562,900 |
| ZIP 20191 | — | $1,937 | $582,400 |
| ZIP 20194 | — | $2,291 | $742,600 |
| ZIP 22124 | — | $2,513 | $914,400 |
| ZIP 22182 | — | $2,656 | $1,035,700 |
January Avg
34°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.3%
The cost of living index for Reston is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Reston is $2,231 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Reston is $148,710 per year.
The median home value in Reston is $642,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Reston is not yet available.
Tax data for Virginia is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
