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ZIP 20194: Reston, VA at a Glance

Fairfax County

People & Housing

Small Town

Population

12,576

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Older

Median Age

42.3 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Affluent

Median Household Income

$161,639

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Very Expensive

Median Home Value

$742,600

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$2,291 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Owner Heavy

Owner-Occupied

71.4%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Highly Educated

Bachelor's or Higher

81.3%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Normal Commute

Mean Commute

28 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety

Low

Violent Crime Rate

1.3 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Property Crime Rate

12.7 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Overall Crime Rate

18.4 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Fairfax County Police Department. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Nearby

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Must Visit

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

4.9(14,849 reviews)· $$

Seafood

1871 Explorer St, Reston, VA 20190, USA

Founding Farmers Reston Station

4.4(6,125 reviews)· $$

American

1904 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190, USA

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3(3,887 reviews)· $$

American

23030 Indian Creek Dr, Sterling, VA 20166, USA

Must Visit

Maharani Palace Fine Indian Cuisine & Bar

4.8(3,886 reviews)

Indian

1030 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA

Ted's Bulletin - Reston

4.5(3,510 reviews)· $$

American

11948 Market St, Reston, VA 20190, USA

Must Visit

Jackson's Mighty Fine Food and Lucky Lounge

4.6(3,343 reviews)· $$

American

11927 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA 20190, USA

Schools Nearby

29elementary24middle6highwithin 5 miles · 40 public · 23 private

Aldrin Elementary

Public

Middle· 0.2 mi away

Grades PK to 06

11375 Center Harbor Rd, Reston, VA, 20194

Armstrong Elementary

Public

Middle· 0.9 mi away

Grades PK to 06

11900 Lake Newport Rd, Reston, VA, 20194

Forest Edge Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.1 mi away

Grades PK to 06

1501 Beacontree Ln, Reston, VA, 20190

Lake Anne Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.1 mi away

Grades PK to 06

11510 North Shore Dr, Reston, VA, 20190

Forestville Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.2 mi away

Grades PK to 06

1085 Utterback Store Rd, Great Falls, VA, 22066

GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT RESTON

Private

Elementary· 1.2 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 19 students

11579 CEDAR CHASE RD, HERNDON, VA, 20170

GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT RESTON

Private

Elementary· 1.2 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 17 students

11579 CEDAR CHASE RD, HERNDON, VA, 20170

CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RESTON

Private

Elementary· 1.4 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 9 students

1625 WIEHLE AVE, RESTON, VA, 20190

SIENA ACADEMY

Private

Elementary· 1.6 mi away

· Catholic· 66 students

1020 SPRINGVALE RD, GREAT FALLS, VA, 22066

Herndon High

Public

High· 1.8 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA, 20170

RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 1.8 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 67 students

1928 ISAAC NEWTON SQ W, RESTON, VA, 20190

Herndon Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.9 mi away

Grades PK to 06

630 Dranesville Rd, Herndon, VA, 20170

Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality

Clean Air

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

7.4 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

8.8 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

58 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

6.1 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

134 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate (3-yr avg)

Hot

Summer Avg High

85.9°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

31.1°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Comfortable

Annual Rainfall

37.7"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Many Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

66.7°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

49.2°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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