Reading, PA

Living in Reading

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Bikeability 66
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Walkability 78
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Commute 52
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Public Transit 68
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 72
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Schools 1
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Residents

88k Population +828 (2010–19)
30  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian21%
Hispanic or Latino67%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school32%
High school graduate35%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$4k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$73k Median Home Value +$7.7k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$646 Median Monthly Rent +$117 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached53%
1 unit, detached11%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier52%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas1%
Utility gas52%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Reading

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Property Crime in Reading

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 6
Feb 32 3 7
Mar 40 4 3
Apr 51 4 0
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Reading

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Reading, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Reading, PA

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St Margaret School
1 miles, NW
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Chor Day Academy
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Reading, PA

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Albright College
2 miles, NE
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Alvernia University
2 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Reading, PA

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Reading Hospital
1 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Reading, PA

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