The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20191 sells for about $547,000, or $356 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.28% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,016 a month.
ZIP 20191 — Reston
The 20191 housing market remains competitive, driven by strong demand for transit-accessible housing and proximity to major employment hubs. While price appreciation has moderated compared to previous years, the market maintains a tight inventory, supporting stable values for sellers.
This ZIP code is ideal for professionals and families seeking a balance of suburban amenities and urban-style accessibility, with a strong emphasis on outdoor recreation and transit connectivity.
Median prices moved up 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 20191, Fairfax County VA
Reston generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the area.
Schools serving the 20191 ZIP code are part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and diverse extracurricular offerings.
The area faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient for most residential properties.
Reston is a major economic hub in Northern Virginia, anchored by proximity to the Dulles Technology Corridor and significant mixed-use developments like Reston Town Center.
Property taxes are assessed by Fairfax County based on the fair market value of the property, with rates set annually by the Board of Supervisors; no state-level property tax is levied.
Residents benefit from proximity to the Dulles Toll Road and the Silver Line Metro, providing efficient transit access to Tysons Corner and downtown Washington, D.C.
The area features extensive access to the Reston Association's network of trails, lakes, and community pools, alongside the shopping and dining amenities at Reston Town Center.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by proximity to major employment centers, with steady rent growth and low vacancy rates for well-maintained units.
The economy is heavily influenced by the technology, government contracting, and professional services sectors, with major employers located in the nearby Dulles corridor.
The area is served by the WMATA Silver Line and a robust network of local bus routes, facilitating regional connectivity.
Ongoing redevelopment projects are focused on increasing density near the Metro stations and enhancing pedestrian infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Fairfax County property taxes and may fall within specific service districts for water, sewer, and community association fees.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and storm damage is standard practice in the region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
The primary commercial and entertainment hub of the area.
A historic community center with recreational lake access.
A major regional paved trail for cycling and walking.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 23.7% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $676,724 (23.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $676,724 (+23.7% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.