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Living in Reading, PA

Ranks better than 82% of areas Follow

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Reading Area Facts

Reading has a Livability Score of 82_/100, which is considered exceptional
Reading crime rates are 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average
Cost of living in Reading is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Big City Fun in Reading, PA 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 88/100 - which is 10% lower than Pennsylvania.

12% less expensive than average

3% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

C Crime

What is the crime rate in Reading? Reading crime rates are 1,772, which are 5% higher than Pennsylvania

1,772 per 100k people

16% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

16% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

F Employment

What is the median income in Reading? The median income in Reading is $53,504 which is 34% lower than Pennsylvania.

Median household income

$53,50434% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$25,99542% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

69% 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 $141,735 - which is 52% lower than Pennsylvania

Median home value

$141,73557% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$1,22115% lower than the US average

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

28% lower than the US average

School test scores

36% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

8% higher than the US average

B- User Ratings

Is Reading a good place to live? Reading has an overall rating of 68% from 9 reviews.

Overall user rating

9 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

8 total surveys