Reston is a mixed-use community that includes offices, apartments, retail stores, and restaurants. Boston Properties owns the Reston Town Center. In addition, there are many businesses and residential homes in the area. The population of Reston is about 87,600 people.
Residents first began to move into Reston in late 1964. Major publications, including Life, Newsweek, and Time, covered the new development. The New York Times hailed Reston as "one of the most striking communities in the United States." A day after its debut, singer Nikki Hornsby played an hour-long concert outside the community center.
Reston is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Its population is estimated to reach 64,190 by 2020. The population is growing at a rate of 0.76% annually. Since the 2010 census, the population of Reston has increased by 1.52%. The average household income is $151,186 and the poverty rate is 6.29%. The median house value is $514,300. The median age of residents is 39 years old, 38 years for males and 41 years old for females.
Reston is a medium-sized city in Virginia. Its population density is three people per square mile. The median age of the residents in Reston is 37 years, compared to 39.4% in the rest of the country. Reston has a high percentage of college-educated residents, with 66.7% having completed at least some college.