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Reston, VA vs Independence, MO

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- The average commute for residents of Independence is 4.3% shorter than it is for residents of Reston.
- 67.3% fewer residents of Independence work from home compared to residents of Reston.
 Reston, VAIndependence, MOUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Reston, VAIndependence, MOUnited States
 Auto (alone)60.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk2.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Reston, VAIndependence, MOUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock10.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.8.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.9%2.9%
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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Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

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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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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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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