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Reading Area Facts

  • Reading has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Reading crime rates are 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Reading is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average
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Big City Fun in Reading, PA User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 27, 2010) Few people think of Reading, Pennsylvania as a great travel destination, but if you are looking for a big city feel, without all the big city traffic, clutter, and noise, Reading is right for you. Located just an hour outside of Philadelphia, Reading has everything you could want ...Read More from a travel destination, or your new home. Living just a few hours away I have had a chance to travel to Reading a few times, and have always had great experiences when I stayed.

Reading is home to the AHL team the Manchester Monarchs, playing from October to April. You won't want to miss this heart pounding experience. Everyone in the crowd will be chanting, and you can't help but get swept up in the moment. If you want to take it slow, stop in for a show at the Berks Ballet Theater, or the Reading Symphony Orchestra. With interests in the arts, you will never be disappointed.

To cap off your evening I would suggest heading out to one of the great night clubs in Reading. There is a club or bar for just about every personality, or lifestyle. You won't be disappointed making a nice trip to Reading, I know I enjoy it every time I go. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Reading? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cedar Street Park
      Essick Park
      2nd & Oley
      Front and Schiller Playground
      Barbey's Playground
      Centre Park
      Lance Place
      City Park

      Entertainment

      Santander Performing Arts Center
      Reading Civic Theatre
      Genesius Theater
      Reading Movies 11 and IMAX
      Miller Center for the Arts
      Reading Area Firefighters Museum
      Berks History Center
      Peace Rock

      Food & Drink

      Reading Distilling Guild
      The Speckled Hen
      McDonald's
      Brewer's Bar and Grill
      Beer Mart
      Willow Creek Brewing
      McDonald's
      Traveler's Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Reading? Of all people who commute, 6.3% take public transportation in Reading.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Reading? The cost of living in Reading is 89/100 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Reading
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Reading? Reading crime rates are 2,148, which are 16% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,148 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47  

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -33%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Reading? The median income in Reading is $35,745 which is 35% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $35,74535% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,15043% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      49% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Berks Community Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Reading home prices? Reading home prices are $79,500 - which is 53% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $79,50057% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81714% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      38% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Reading have good schools? The Reading graduation rate is 59% - which is 31% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      59%

      28% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      36% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Reading a good place to live? Reading has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      36%

      7 total surveys

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