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Compare Reston to Alexandria
This post compares Reston, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Reston (CDP) | Alexandria (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,352 | 154,710 |
| Income (median) | $80,666 | $70,934 |
| Home Value (median) | $481,500 | $537,900 |
| White | 73% | 62% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| Asian | 10% | 6% |
| With Kids | 25% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 36 |
| Rentals | 39% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Reston or Alexandria?
A: Reston has a much smaller population count than Alexandria: 60352 compared with 154710 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Reston or in Alexandria?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Reston.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Reston or Alexandria?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Reston.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alexandria does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 39% for Reston versus 56% for Alexandria.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Reston may include: Fairfax, West-Springfield, and Oakton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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