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Great Falls vs Reston East

Two popular suburbs of Baltimore / DC, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
10/10
9/10
Commute to Baltimore / DC
30 min
28 min
Median home price
$1.7M
$640K
Annual property tax
$17K
$7K
Walk score
18
52
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Reston East leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to baltimore / dc, median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Great Falls

Great Falls Park and the Potomac River gorge. Estate properties, 5+ acre lots, and FCPS pyramid schools that rank among the top in the US. The most distinctive residential address in the entire DC metro area.

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Reston East

Eastern Reston near the Silver Line Wiehle-Reston East Metro. FCPS schools with Langston Hughes HS. The Reston Town Center is one of the nation's most successful new urbanism developments. Reston Association manages 1,350 acres of open space, 55 miles of trails, and 15 pools.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Great Falls if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Drawn to the quiet character

Pick Reston East if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Baltimore / DC
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

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