Reston has about 64,414 residents, per the Census Bureau's 2020-24 estimate, up 10% since 2010. Median age 40.1; median household income $148,710.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2000, 2010 and 2020 decennial censuses and the American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates. See also Reston on Census QuickFacts.
Reston has about 64,414 residents, according to the Census Bureau’s latest five-year estimate. The 2020 census counted 63,226. Reston is not a city: it is an unincorporated census-designated place in Fairfax County, a statistical area the Census Bureau draws so that communities without their own government still get counted. The Bureau does not make yearly population estimates for census-designated places, so the five-year survey is the most current figure.
What this means for you
- Reston is older and less family-heavy than the county around it: 18.6% of residents are under 18, compared with 22.9% countywide.
- Households are small, 2.24 people on average, and 39% of occupied homes are rented, against 31% countywide.
- Because Reston has no town government, county figures drive local services and taxes. See our property tax guide.
Growth since 2000
| Count | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 census | 56,407 | |
| 2010 census | 58,404 | 3.5% from 2000 |
| 2020 census | 63,226 | 8.3% from 2010 |
| 2020-24 estimate | 64,414 | 10.3% above 2010 |
Fairfax County grew 6.3% between the 2010 census (1,081,726) and the 2020 census (1,150,309), so Reston outgrew the county over the decade. The 2020-24 figure is a survey estimate with a margin of error, not a count; treat small changes from 2020 with care. Census-designated place boundaries can also shift between censuses.
Reston at a glance
From the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with Fairfax County and Virginia:
| Measure | Reston | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,414 | 1,147,837 | 8,705,170 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 39.1 | 39.0 |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | 22.9% | 21.7% |
| 65 and over | 16.2% | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| Households | 28,701 | 414,101 | 3,365,732 |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.75 | 2.52 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25+) | 72.0% | 65.0% | 42.2% |
| Median household income | $148,710 | $153,637 | $93,170 |
| Below poverty level | 5.7% | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Housing units | 30,485 | 430,047 | 3,684,756 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.6% | 68.6% | 67.3% |
| Median value, owner-occupied home | $642,000 | $732,800 | $383,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,231 | $2,276 | $1,579 |
The 2020 census counted 30,032 housing units in Reston, up from 26,787 in 2010.
Reston and its neighbors
The Census places closest to Reston, from the same 2020-2024 survey:
| Place | Population | Median age | Median household income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reston | 64,414 | 40.1 | $148,710 | $642,000 |
| Oakton | 36,528 | 40.1 | $160,663 | $792,100 |
| Herndon (town) | 24,672 | 35.1 | $148,000 | $599,100 |
| McNair | 22,655 | 31.9 | $122,778 | $595,800 |
| Franklin Farm | 18,736 | 43.3 | $215,544 | $829,600 |
| Wolf Trap | 15,858 | 45.1 | $250,000 or more | $1,204,000 |
| Great Falls | 15,228 | 45.7 | $250,000 or more | $1,411,000 |
| Dranesville | 11,828 | 39.8 | $214,688 | $744,500 |
| Difficult Run | 9,938 | 45.3 | $250,000 or more | $1,111,400 |
The Census Bureau reports incomes of $250,000 or more as a single top category, so it does not publish an exact median for the three wealthiest places. Herndon is the only incorporated town in the group; it counted 24,655 people in the 2020 census, up 5.9% from 2010.
Where the numbers come from
- Decennial census: the full count every 10 years, as of April 1. Reston: 56,407 (2000), 58,404 (2010), 63,226 (2020).
- American Community Survey five-year estimates: a rolling sample survey pooled over 2020 to 2024, reported in 2024 dollars. Every figure has a margin of error, shown on data.census.gov.
- Reston’s Census geography code is 5166672.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reston, Virginia?
About 64,414, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey five-year estimate for 2020-2024. The 2020 census counted 63,226 people in Reston.
Is Reston growing?
Yes, slowly. Reston grew 8.3% between the 2010 census (58,404) and the 2020 census (63,226), faster than Fairfax County’s 6.3%, and the latest estimate is about 64,414.
Is Reston a city?
No. Reston is an unincorporated census-designated place in Fairfax County. The Census Bureau draws its boundary for statistics, and the county provides its government.
What is the median household income in Reston?
$148,710, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $153,637 for Fairfax County and $93,170 for Virginia.
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