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Reston, Virginia

   
Total population 63,608
Median home price $ 394,950
Average January/July temperatures 34.6° / 78.0°
Annual Precipitation 40.9 in. /yr.

Reston, Virginia

This planned residential community is a mix of housing and commercial and industrial areas.

Climate
This area experiences all four seasons.
Cultural Attractions
The Reston Town Center contains a movie theater, ice rink, and a plethora of stores.
Geography
Reston is west of Washington, D.C., in urban Fairfax County.
Historical
The city’s name comes from founder Robert E. Simon Jr.’s initials and the English suffix for town.
Recreation
The city boasts aquatic and tennis facilities.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 43.73 ° / 25.56 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 87.88 ° / 68.14 °
Precipitation (?) 40.9 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 76
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 82
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 394,950
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $87166.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $76700
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.75 %
State sales tax (?) 5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.120 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 19
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 15
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 57
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 279
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 14
Number of libraries within the county (?) 22
Number of museums within the county (?) 8
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 4
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 63,608
Population density (?) 3,708 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 99.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 15,928 people
Education (?) 42 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 25
Number of clinics within the county (?) 56
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 128
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