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Living in West Reading, PA

West Reading Area Facts

  • West Reading has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Reading crime rates are 39% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in West Reading is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average
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      A- Amenities

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

      Parks

      West Reading Playground
      Museum Arboretum
      Riverfront Park
      Barbey's Playground
      Happy Hollow Playground
      Happy Hollow Playground
      3rd and Spruce Park
      Front and Schiller Playground

      Entertainment

      Reading Public Museum
      Miller Center for the Arts
      Reading Movies 11 and IMAX
      Reading Area Firefighters Museum
      Santander Performing Arts Center
      Berks History Center
      Reading Civic Theatre
      Fox Berkshire

      Food & Drink

      Brewer's Bar and Grill
      Willow Creek Brewing
      Wendy's
      The Bar Cart
      The Barley Mow
      McDonald's
      The Speckled Hen
      Reading Distilling Guild

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Reading? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in West Reading.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Reading Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors