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Kensington, MD vs Reston, VA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Reston is 4.4% shorter than it is for residents of Kensington.
- 31.3% more residents of Reston work from home compared to residents of Kensington.
 Kensington, MDReston, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2927
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 Commute Mode
 Kensington, MDReston, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)60.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit12.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk1.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock21.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Kensington, MDReston, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.9.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.14.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.3%2.9%
Reviews for Kensington    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Not as expensive as Chevy Chase, Bethesda or upper NW, but very clean safe affordable and close in to  More

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Over 15 years ago

too expensive, but great  More

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I have lived in Kensington for the last couple of years. This place is great-virtually no crime, close to DC, shops and parks, excellent schools, metro and commuter  More

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Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews

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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Over 10 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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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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