Reading, MA

Living in Reading

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Bikeability 65
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Walkability 49
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Commute 17
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Public Transit 74
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Affordability 7
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 93
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Schools 85
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Residents

25k Population +871 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
64% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
76% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate15%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree31%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$133k Median Household Income +$34k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty
37  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more25%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts66%
Sales and office18%
Service8%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation11%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$563k Median Home Value +$107k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$260 (2010–19)
82% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K46%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas2%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Reading

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Reading

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 36 5 9
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Reading

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Reading, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Reading, MA

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St Joseph School
3 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Reading, MA

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Tufts University
9 miles, S
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Merrimack College
9 miles, N
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Lesley University
11 miles, S
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Cambridge College
11 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Reading, MA

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Winchester Hospital
5 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Reading, MA

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Manchester Airport
32 miles, NW
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