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Reston, VA vs San Francisco, CA

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- San Francisco is 0% more densely populated than Reston.
- People are 21.9% less likely to be married in San Francisco.
- The Median Age is 0.9 years younger in San Francisco.
 Reston, VASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock865,933329,725,481
 Female Population51.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
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 Population - 201053,257  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock776,733285,036,114
 Population - 199048,556  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now25.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock18,478.093.4
 Land Area15.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock185.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Reston, VASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Reston, VASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 White59.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.9%12.2%
 Asian11.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Reston, VASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Married Population53.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.5%50.2%
 Never Married32.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.342.60
 Households27,366  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock170,46580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,265  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.5%  Unlock10.8%
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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 San Francisco    149 Reviews
Mark · San Diego, CA
believe the bad things you hear about this place
Over 4 years ago

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
A Balanced Review After 10 Years
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
Balanced Review from 10 Year Resident
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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