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Reading
  • Town in Pennsylvania
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Reading

    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      D minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Reading is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 94,161. Reading is in Berks County. Living in Reading offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Reading there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Reading and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    94,161
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $83,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $843
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      60%
    • Own
      40%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      370.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      21.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      59.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      249.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      681.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,347.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      213.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      29%
      11%
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    Working in Reading

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $38,738
    National
    $69,021
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