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What BestPlaces Users Say about Reston
Reston, Virginia is a popular suburban town located in Fairfax County, just outside of Washington D.C. Known for its beautiful parks and natural surroundings, as well as its diverse community and vibrant town center, Reston is a highly desirable place to live. Many people have shared their experiences and opinions of living in Reston on the website BestPlaces.net, providing valuable insights for those considering moving to this particular place.
One user, named Emily, praises Reston's welcoming community, saying "The people here are extremely friendly and welcoming. I love the diversity and sense of community in Reston." Another user, Alex, raves about the town's green spaces, stating "Reston has an extensive park system and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. It's the perfect place for families and nature lovers."
However, not all reviews are completely positive. A user named Mark notes that the cost of living in Reston is higher than other areas, stating "Housing costs are definitely on the higher side, but the quality of life here makes it worth it." Another user, Sarah, mentions the traffic congestion in the area, stating "The traffic here can be frustrating, especially during rush hour. But overall, the convenience and amenities of living in Reston make up for it."
Despite some minor drawbacks, the majority of user reviews on BestPlaces.net highly recommend living in Reston. As user Rachel puts it, "Reston truly has something for everyone. From the bustling town center to the peaceful lakes and trails, it's a wonderful place to call home."
based on 21 ReviewsGet to know Reston with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Reston
Paradise - 2/19/2022
I have lived in Reston for three years and it is absolute paradise. The fact that it was a planned city from decades ago is still apparent to this day. With plenty of green and yet lots of cultural options, dining, shopping, recreational options, it offers it all! And only 35 minutes from DC! My husband and I retired here and every day as we walk over at the Reston Town Center we say to ourselves we live in paradise. It truly is a magnificent place to
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Many bike and walking trails - 3/5/2014
There is a vast network of bike and walking trails thoughout the city and neighborhoods. 40% of the city is slated to remain green so there are many trees, parks and undeveloped land. Centally located is the downtown which is always vibrant, walkable, safe and pretty upscale. All ages reside here, schools are great and people are
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Reston cost of living - 7/9/2012
Reston is a wonderful place to live but you pay for the amenities in HOA fees. In this economy, with gas, food, health care and taxes going up, I am trying to move from Reston so I will not have to worry about paying the next property tax bill,
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Good and Bad - 10/19/2011
We've lived and owned a townhouse in Reston for 4 1/2 years, and lived in Chantilly for 4 years prior to that. It has good and bad points. First the good: variety of cultures represented, variety of types of families (working, stay at home,married, single families, etc), 15 nice pools to choose from in the summer (part of being part of the home owners associations), lots of kid friendly activities, relatively clean, nice parks and walking trails, driving to DC on weekends isn't bad as long as you avoid Rt66, and it is one of the few areas in Northern VA that kept trees (you'll find this in Arlington too). Now the bad: we pay two home owners association fees, one to Reston and one to our neighborhood (not worth it for what you get, especially in this economy), some public schools are okay but some are bad (recommend doing research), not many good choices for preschools that are affordable (we pay 1150 for a preschool (very reasonable for this area) and 1250 for an in-home daycare for
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Actually we live in Potomac Falls, but that isn't - 3/1/2011
We like it here a lot, the downfall of course is traffic. Driving 16 miles to Tysons Corner could take you 20 minutes at 6am or 1.5 hours if you leave at 7am. So be prepared for lots of time in your car is you have to commute or drive
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Reston VA. - 10/15/2010
Ok to live if you have a six figure income (or nearly one).
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Reston VA - 2/24/2010
Amazing Suburb of Northern VA. Great access to anything you need/want. Trails, pools, community all first class. However, very pricey as is the DC Metro
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Political Diversity - 10/14/2009
While the cost of living is high, it's wonderful to live in an area with political and ethnic diversity, unlike the small town in Washington state where we used to live that was overwhelmingly conservative. This is so much
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