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Reston, VA vs Independence, MO

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- The median age of a home in Reston is 38.5% younger than the median age of a home in Independence.
 Reston, VAIndependence, MOUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$178,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months8.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock62.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.4$11.0
 Homes Owned58.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Reston, VAIndependence, MOUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,350$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,750  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$900$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,020  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,370$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,020  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Reston, VAIndependence, MOUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Reston, VAIndependence, MOUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock12.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99917.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99916.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Reston, VAIndependence, MOUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198924.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.6%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 Independence    10 Reviews
Gerard  · Independence, MO
GLACIAL ARTESIAN TAP WATER GETS LOW WATER QUALITY
Over 11 years ago

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Lesty · Independence, MO
Very hit or miss.
Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Denner · Independence, MO
Not All That Bad
Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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