Living in Reston
Reston is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 58,404 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #20 of 7,271), business owners (top 1%, #46 of 12,111), early retirees (top 2%, #180 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Reston
- It is part of Greater Washington, D.C., 30 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 26 min and sets around 22:51; in late June it sets around 2:38.
How Reston ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #613 of 11,898 | #32 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #3,462 of 9,771 | #94 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,828 of 8,006 | #58 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #936 of 6,237 | #39 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #358 of 9,474 | #27 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #192 of 9,474 | #18 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #180 of 10,762 | #16 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #175 of 4,537 | #20 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #343 of 4,444 | #25 of 108 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #147 of 3,053 | #20 of 75 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #732 of 7,271 | #31 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #546 of 6,227 | #44 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #752 of 3,933 | #26 of 93 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #1,759 of 8,006 | #64 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,684 of 12,111 | #123 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #493 of 4,114 | #17 of 96 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #20 of 7,271 | #10 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #172 of 9,474 | #5 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #9,489 of 18,063 | #301 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #10,929 of 16,523 | #292 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,213 of 18,063 | #311 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 83 | #74 of 16,523 | #12 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #70 of 21,167 | #16 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #241 of 12,111 | #10 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,782 of 6,413 | #89 of 158 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #46 of 12,111 | #34 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #939 of 4,750 | #37 of 123 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Dranesville 4 km
- Herndon 4 km
- Great Falls (Virginia) 6 km
- Wolf Trap 6 km
- Oak Hill (Virginia) 7 km
- Floris 7 km
- Sugarland Run 8 km
- Sterling (Virginia) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.