Reading, PA
Living in Reading
Bikeability
66
Walkability
78
Commute
52
Public Transit
68
Affordability
97
Public Safety
48
Airports
41
Hospitals
62
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Reading, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Reading, PA
St Margaret School
1 miles, NW
Chor Day Academy
1 miles, NW
Fairview Christian School
1 miles, SE
Berks Catholic High School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Reading, PA
Albright College
2 miles, NE
Alvernia University
2 miles, S
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
3 miles, NW
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
14 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Reading, PA
Reading Hospital
1 miles, SW
Surgical Institute of Reading
3 miles, W
St Joseph Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Reading, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
33 miles, NE
Harrisburg International Airport
45 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
49 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
59 miles, E