Reston, VA: Apartments and Area Information

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Quick Facts About Reston

• Avg. Household Income: $80,018
• Avg. Commute Time: 27.0 min

• Population: 56,407
• Sales Taxes: 5%
• Zip Code: 20190, 20191, 20192, 20193, 20194, 20195, 20196, 22095, 22096

Why Reston Could be Your Next Hometown

Reston is known as 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. Apartment shoppers will finda a variety of rental options available, close to numerous employment opportunities and the Dulles IT Corridor.

Residents and visitors can shop and dine 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. During the summer, many annual events are hosted at the Reston Town Center including concerts, the Reston Festival, Taste of Reston and much more. The winter season brings the annual holiday tree lighting, carriage rides, and parades.

Reston was developed as a planned community, built in the 1960s. 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 city's multitude of scenic parks, bridges, lakes, trails as well as the educational programs.

Reston Links

Reston Town Center

Reston Association

Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County Public Schools