West Reading, PA
Living in West Reading
Bikeability
43
Walkability
61
Commute
79
Public Transit
53
Affordability
88
Public Safety
51
Airports
41
Hospitals
62
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
16
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.3k
Population
+58 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-7 (2010–19)
30%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black7%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial6%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate40%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$1.2k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office26%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation4%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$117k
Median Home Value
+$800 (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$743
Median Monthly Rent
+$89 (2010–19)
54%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached57%
1 unit, detached13%
Multiple units12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K56%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Reading
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Property Crime in West Reading
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump45%
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 West Reading
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Reading, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Reading, PA
Berks Catholic High School
1 miles, S
Yocum Institute for Arts Education
1 miles, W
New Story School
1 miles, NW
Northwestern Human Services
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near West Reading, PA
Alvernia University
2 miles, S
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
2 miles, NW
Albright College
3 miles, NE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Reading, PA
Reading Hospital
0 miles, S
Surgical Institute of Reading
3 miles, NW
St Joseph Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Reading, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
35 miles, NE
Harrisburg International Airport
44 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
49 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
60 miles, E