Reading, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan · City

4.7 Excellent / 5.0
25,448 Population
$163,725 Median Income
$741,100 Home Value
$1,722 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
44.1 yrs Median Age
65.1% Bachelor's Degree+
4.7
Overall
5.0
Economy
4.1
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population25,448
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density2,550/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 87.1%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$163,725
Per Capita Income$71,474
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty Rate1.8%
County GDP$190,778M

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$741,100
Zillow Value$894,581
Median Rent$1,722
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,300

Health

Obesity22.9%
Diabetes6.3%
Depression25.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul28° / 73°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow64 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+65.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.49
Libraries (County)29

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Work From Home27.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations12

How Reading Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$163,725
Home Value$741,100
Median Rent$1,722
Poverty Rate1.8%
Bachelor's Degree+65.1%
Unemployment2.1%
Avg Temperature50.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population25,448
Population Density2,550 per sq mi
Median Age44.1 years
Male48.0%
Female52.0%
Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87.1% Black 0.3% Hispanic 0.2% Other 12.4%
White87.1%
Black or African American0.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races12.4%

Language

English Only88.4%
Spanish Speakers11.6%
English 88.4% Spanish 11.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.1%
Health Insurance99.2%

Income

118% above avg
Median Household Income$163,725
Per Capita Income$71,474
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$2,525
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$122,612

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.1%
Poverty Rate1.8%
Total Establishments (County)33,364
County GDP$190,778M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation2,747
Healthcare Facilities2,078
Retail Stores2,312
Manufacturing311
Total Establishments33,364

Industry Mix

Restaurants 2,747 Healthcare 2,078 Retail 2,312 Manufacturing 311

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$122,612
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,634

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.6 min
Work From Home27.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

163% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$741,100
Zillow Home Value Index$894,581

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$879,450
Price Per Sq Ft$484
Homes Sold (month)8
Sale-to-List Ratio102.5%
Price Drops5.3%
Active Inventory19

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied83.1%

Rental Costs

48% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,722
Zillow Rent Index$3,234

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedroom$2,300
3 Bedroom$2,858
4 Bedroom$3,232

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,634
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.17%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.9%
Diabetes6.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure23.7%
Asthma11.4%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity14.7%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)8.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.2%
Regular Checkup78.8%
Premature Death Rate6,117 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access99.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,078
Restaurants (County)2,747

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)26

Temperature

28°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation50.0 in
Annual Snowfall63.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation101 ft (31 m)
Land Area10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Population Density2,550 per sq mi
Latitude42.5352°
Longitude-71.1054°
County FIPS25025

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 22.4%
D 74.8%

Democrat +52.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.1%
High School+96.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.49

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,550 per sq mi
Land Area10.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations12
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)12
Public Libraries (County)29

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)26

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