Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Six-One-Oh Cafe
Coffee Shop
Simply Bold Cafe
Coffee Shop
Squawk Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Don Thomas Stadium
Stadium
Peace Rock
Attraction
Genesius Theater
Theatre Arts
Reading Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wachovia Theatre
Theatre Arts
Freedman Gallery
Art Gallery
Gene L. Shirk Stadium
Stadium
Nightclub Reverb
Nightclub
Santander Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Reading Area Firefighters Museum
Museum
Reading Movies 11 and IMAX
Cinema
Miller Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Berks History Center
Museum
American Museum of Veterinary Medicine
Museum
FirstEnergy Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
AMC Cinemas 10
Cinema
Reading Public Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (4) F
Pennside Distributors
Alcohol
Gigi's Pennside Drive-In
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
concession stand
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Traveler's Pub
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Reading Distilling Guild
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
The Speckled Hen
Bar
Beer Mart
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Antietam Valley Recreation Center
Community Centre
Pendora Park Field House
Community Centre
PA Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Exeter Fitness & Training
Gym
Olivet Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Schumo Center for Fitness and Well-Being
Gym
Dunn Community Center
Community Centre
Olivet Boys & Girls PAL Unit
Community Centre
George Washington Carver American Legion Post 962
Community Centre
Berk's Gymnastic Academy
Gym
3rd and Spruce Recreation Center
Community Centre
Keffer Park Field House
Community Centre
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
Schlegel Park Field House
Community Centre
Goodwill Beneficial Association
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Elta K Bitz Bicentennial House
Community Centre
O’Pake Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Redner's
Grocery Store
Nature's Garden
Health Food
Giant
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Homemade Cravings
Bakery
Redner's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Carsonia Park
Park
Antietam Athletic Field
Park
Mountain Park Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Mineral Spring Park
Park
Egelman's Park
Park
Saint Lawrence Playground
Park
Antietam Lake Park
Park
Pendora Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Exeter Township Community Park
Park
Mount Penn Reserve
Park
16th and Haak Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hillside Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hampden Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Weikel Sportswear
Clothing
Whisker's Barbor Company and Shave Parlor
Hairdresser
Theresa's Farmhouse Finds
Furniture
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
Diane's Pet Center
Pets
Luxe Cosmetic Studio
Beauty
Bitplaza
Mall
Elena's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Fanny Babysitter
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Boscov's
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Petco
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Five Below
Discount Store
Ross
Department Store
Hallmark
Gift Shop
L.A. Nails
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Pennside.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Stop 8
Bus Stop
Stop 1
Bus Stop
Stop 7
Bus Stop
Stop 2
Bus Stop
Stop 6
Bus Stop
BARTA Transportation Center
Bus Station
Stop 3
Bus Stop
Stop 5
Bus Stop
Stop 4
Bus Stop
Stop 10
Bus Stop
Stop 9
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Pennside is 100/100 - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Pennside crime rates are 1,304 per 100k, which is 26% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,096 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
207 crimes per 100k A-
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employment B+

The median income in Pennside is $65,690 - which is 20% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$65,690 C
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Lower Alsace Fire Company
Fire Station
Mount Penn Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Saint Lawrence Medical Associates Building
Doctor
Central Berks Regional Police Department
Police
Reiffton Fire Company
Fire Station
Dentist Office
Dentist
Reading Health
Clinic
Target Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Berks Community Health Center
Doctor
Rainbow Fire Company
Fire Station
Tower Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Reading Fire Department, Engine 9 & Ladder 3
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Reading Hose Fire Company
Fire Station
Orthopaedic Associates of Reading
Doctor
Southern Berks Family Medicine
Doctor
Berks Foot Specialists
Doctor
Exeter Township Police Department
Police
Exeter Township Police Department
Police
Commonwealth Orthopedics Building
Doctor
Reading Fire Department
Fire Station
Goodwill Fire Company
Fire Station
West Reading Fire Department
Fire Station
West Reading PD
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Pennside home prices are $156,600 - which is 7% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$156,600 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Pennside graduation rate is 80% - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Mt Penn El Sch
Mt Penn Primary Ctr
St Catharine Of Siena School
Winston Hall
Jacksonwald El Sch
Sixteenth & Haak El Sch
Thirteenth & Green El Sch
Reiffton Sch
Owatin Creek El Sch
Fairview Christian School
Northeast Ms
Tenth & Green El Sch
Tenth & Penn El Sch
Twelfth & Marion El Sch
Amanda E Stout El Sch
Southern Ms
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Tyson-Schoener El Sch
Southwest Ms
Lauers Park El Sch
Southwest Ms
St Margaret School
Chor Day Academy
Millmont El Sch
Northwest Ms
High Schools (0) F
Antietam Ms/Hs
Exeter Twp Shs
Exeter Twp Jhs
Reading Shs
Reading Intermediate Hs
Fairview Christian School
I-Lead Charter School
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc
Chor Day Academy
Northwestern Human Services
Nhs School Of Reading
Berks Catholic High School
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  • Pennside has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Pennside crime rates are 26% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Pennside is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pennside? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Carsonia Park
      Antietam Athletic Field
      Mountain Park Playground
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Don Thomas Stadium
      Peace Rock
      Genesius Theater
      Reading Civic Theatre
      Wachovia Theatre
      Freedman Gallery
      Gene L. Shirk Stadium
      Nightclub Reverb

      Food & Drink

      Pennside Distributors
      Gigi's Pennside Drive-In
      Unknown Name
      concession stand
      Papa John's
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      Rita's Italian Ice

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pennside? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Pennside.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pennside? The cost of living in Pennside is 100/100 - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Pennside
      100

      same as average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pennside? Pennside crime rates are 1,304, which are 26% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,304 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pennside? The median income in Pennside is $65,690 which is 20% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $65,69019% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,3949% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Pennside a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Pennside home prices? Pennside home prices are $156,600 - which is 7% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $156,60015% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9884% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Pennside have good schools? The Pennside graduation rate is 80% - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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