Reading, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

318,014 Population 20,386/sq mi density

167 ft Elevation 51 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$51,689 median income, 6.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$444,448 home value, $1,292/mo rent

Education

4.2 / 5.0

40.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Reading, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$51,689

31% below

$51,689 per capita

Home Value

$444,448

58% above

Median Rent

$1,292/mo

11% above

Bachelor's Degree+

40.4%

20% above

57.2% high school+

Unemployment

6.2%

72% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

232 sunny days/yr

Is Reading a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Reading residents earn a median household income of $51,689 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,689. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 338 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Reading is $444,448 , 58% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,292/month.

Education

40.4% of adults in Reading hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 57.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Reading has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population318,014

Median Age35.1 yrs

Density20,386/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born33.5%

Veterans2.6%

Economy

Median Income$51,689

Per Capita$51,689

Unemployment6.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$994

Housing

Home Value$444,448

Rent$1,292

Ownership51.7%

Housing Units127,206

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days232/yr

Rain34.7 in/yr

Elevation167 ft

Education

Bachelor's+40.4%

High School+57.2%

Community

Did You Know?

10.3% of residents use public transit to commute.

39.3% work from home.

3.7% of the population has a disability.

33.5% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 125 restaurants in the area.