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Reston, VA vs Buffalo, NY

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- The median age of a home in Reston is 66.7% younger than the median age of a home in Buffalo.
 Reston, VABuffalo, NYUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$204,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months8.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$24.3$11.0
 Homes Owned58.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Reston, VABuffalo, NYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,240$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,750  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$880$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,020  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,260$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,020  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Reston, VABuffalo, NYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Reston, VABuffalo, NYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock11.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock10.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock11.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock6.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99917.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99916.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Reston, VABuffalo, NYUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock1.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198924.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock3.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock60.4%12.2%
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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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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews
Michael · Upper Arlington, OH
A fun and growing city
Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Emily · Buffalo, NY
Buffa-NO
Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Anon · Buffalo, NY
Buffalo
Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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