Why Live in Floris
Floris, located in Reston about 25 miles west of Washington, D.C., features homes on spacious lots and a well-regarded school district. The neighborhood is adjacent to Dulles International Airport, providing convenient travel access despite some noise. Students attend Floris Elementary School and Rachel Carson Middle School, both of which receive high ratings, and Westfield High School, which offers nine Honors Societies, including Quill & Scroll for journalism. Frying Pan Park, a notable local attraction, offers a working farm, walking trails, equestrian stables, and educational displays about early farm life. The park connects to Horsepen Run Stream Valley Park, providing additional wooded trails and playgrounds. Golfers can enjoy the nearby Herndon Centennial Golf Course. The Village Center at Dulles, just north of Floris, offers shopping, dining, and fitness options, including Giant Food, Gold’s Gym, and popular eateries like Chao Phra YA Thai and Ned Devine’s Irish Gastropub & Restaurant. For nightlife, Breakers Sky Lounge stays open until 2:00 am. Homes in Floris are primarily Colonial Revival and New Traditional styles from the 1980s and 1990s, with some new constructions from 2024. The neighborhood features wide, walkable streets with leafy trees and sloping front yards. Commuters benefit from the proximity to the Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride station, about 3 miles northeast, and access to Virginia State Route 267.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Floris a good place to live?
Floris is a good place to live. Floris is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Floris is a suburban neighborhood. Floris has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.5 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $221,971 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 77.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Floris are home owners, with 15.2% of residents renting and 84.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Floris can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Floris neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Floris?
The median home price in Floris is $905,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $181,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $196K a year to afford the median home price in Floris. The average household income in Floris is $222K.
What are the best public schools in Floris?
The best public schools that serve Floris are:
What are the best private schools in Floris?
The best private schools that serve Floris are:
- Cortona Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Oak Hill Christian School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- St Joseph Catholic School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
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Home Trends in Floris, VA
On average, homes in Floris, Reston sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Floris, Reston over the last 12 months is $959,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$959,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,108,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$665,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$318
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
76
Median List Price
$905,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%