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Reston
Fairfax County, Virginia
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Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 20190, 20191, 20192, 20193, 20194, 20195, 20196, 22095, 22096
- Population: 56407
- Avg. Household Income: 80018
- Avg. Commute Time: 27.0 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
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Description
Built in the 1960s, Reston was developed as a planned community. The name Reston comes from the designer Robert E. Simon's initials--RES. Residents are considered members of the Reston Association and therefore pay dues to maintain the multitude of parks, bridges, lakes, trails and education programs in Reston. Reston is also known for being a mecca for internet and technology companies.
In fact, Reston comes in second after Silicon Valley, California, in having the highest concentration of technology companies. As much as half of the world's internet traffic passes through Reston each day. Community-wise, residents can gather and shop at the popular Reston Town Center, which has a number of shops, restaurants and an outdoor pavilion that turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter. A popular annual community event is the Reston Festival, which occurs each July.
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County Description
Fairfax County spans 399 square miles and is ranked as having one of the best school systems, police and fire departments in the Washington DC Metro Area. The area is also home to numerous businesses and companies, including several Fortune 500 companies -- Capital One, Freddie Mac, Nextel, Sallie Mae to name a few.
Housing opportunities are abundant throughout Fairfax County, and apartment communities are no exception. Although many travel by car, many residents also commute to work using the Metro. One of the most exciting areas of Fairfax County is Fair Lakes, which offers a unique setting to live, work or play.
Fairfax County's colleges include George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. The county also boasts several major malls, including Fair Oaks Mall, Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria.