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Irvine, CA vs Reston, VA

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- The median age of a home in Irvine is 77.3% younger than the median age of a home in Reston.
 Irvine, CAReston, VAUnited States
 Median Home Age22  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$570,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months22.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock38.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.109.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.9$11.0
 Homes Owned41.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented51.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Irvine, CAReston, VAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,500$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,520  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,780$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,300  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,530$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$5,240  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Irvine, CAReston, VAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Irvine, CAReston, VAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock33.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99930.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9997.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Irvine, CAReston, VAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200922.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock33.3%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Irvine    42 Reviews
tony · Irvine, CA
I can't think of a better place to live.
Over 2 years ago

We've lived in Irvine since '87. We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up. Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has  More

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Brian · Santa Monica, CA
Nice, clean, but very expensive and somewhat bland
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has  More

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James · Irvine, CA
Best place to raise a family (live/work)
Over 5 years ago

I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC,  More

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Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews
Nan · Reston, VA
Paradise
Over 3 years ago

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  More

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R · Reston, VA
Hot, humid summers
Over 10 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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Sharon · Herndon, VA
Many bike and walking trails
Over 11 years ago

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  More

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