Why Live in Reston Town Center
Reston Town Center, a neighborhood in Reston, is a vibrant downtown district designed by Robert E. Simon. It features mixed-use developments with a retail-heavy city center, wide sidewalks, and Italian-style piazzas. Regular events are held at Fountain Plaza and Pavilion, enhancing its walkable appeal. Housing primarily consists of condos and some townhomes, with prices ranging from $270,000 for one-bedroom condos to $1.5 million for four-level townhomes. The area falls under Fairfax County Public Schools, with highly rated Langston Hughes Middle School and South Lakes High School, both offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program. Reston Town Center embodies the "live, work, and play" motto with brand-name stores like Apple and Lululemon, local boutiques, and diverse dining options such as Bartaco and Buffalo Wing Factory. For groceries, residents have Harris Teeter, Trader Joe’s, and a new Wegmans nearby. The historic Washington and Old Dominion Trail runs through the neighborhood, and the Reston Association maintains 55 miles of walking trails. Lake Fairfax Park, just 10 minutes away, offers boating, fishing, and a waterpark. Annual events, including the Reston Holiday Parade and summer concerts, are centered around Reston Town Center. The neighborhood is connected to the Metro’s Silver Line, providing access to D.C. within an hour, and Dulles International Airport is only five miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reston Town Center a good place to live?
Reston Town Center is a good place to live. Reston Town Center is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Reston Town Center is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Reston Town Center has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 11.0 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $180,771 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 85.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Reston Town Center are renters, with 60.8% of residents renting and 39.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Reston Town Center can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Reston Town Center neighborhood guide.
Is Reston Town Center, VA a safe neighborhood?
Reston Town Center, VA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Reston Town Center?
The median home price in Reston Town Center is $499,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $100,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.09%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,420 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $104K a year to afford the median home price in Reston Town Center. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Reston Town Center is $181K.
What are the best public schools in Reston Town Center?
The best public schools that serve Reston Town Center are:
What are the best private schools in Reston Town Center?
The best private schools that serve Reston Town Center are:
- Al Fatih Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- St Joseph Catholic School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Fusion Academy has an A- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 1:1.
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Home Trends in Reston Town Center, VA
On average, homes in Reston Town Center, Reston sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Reston Town Center, Reston over the last 12 months is $500,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$897,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$490,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$337,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$457
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
135
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%