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Carter Lopez

Best and worst neighborhoods in Reading

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $163,725 in Reading. You can expect to pay around $1,722 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,448 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new developmen...

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Grace Johnson

Couple moving to Reading from out of state

I'm a remote worker and With a population of 25,448, Reading is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation?

21 replies 5 upvotes moving
Isaiah Myers

What Reading does better than anywhere else

So, Household incomes average around $163,725 in Reading. Median household income is $163,725, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situatio...

1 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Aaliyah Cook

Living in Reading -the reality

Hey, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,722/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think?

0 replies 28 upvotes living
Levi

Considering Reading vs San Francisco -help me decide

Alright, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $741,100 on average. Rent is about $1,722/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a ...

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nyckid2023

Co-working spaces in Reading?

I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 25,448, Reading is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,722/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $163,725 in Reading. The median home value here is around $741,100, which is pretty steep. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or w...

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Mia Mendoza

Studio apartments in Reading -options?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $741,100 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,448 people. Median household income is $163,725, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, b...

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Luke M.

How is Reading for outdoor activities?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,448 people. With a population of 25,448, Reading is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks in advance! The suburbs are where most f...

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Grace Johnson

Weekend activities in Reading?

First post here. I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,722/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Reading? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a ...

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Grace Johnson

Anyone regret moving to Reading?

I'm originally from San Diego and Homes are going for about $741,100 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Carter Lopez

Housing market in Reading right now

OK so I relocated for work and With a population of 25,448, Reading is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Reading sits at 11.9 per 100K. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rus...

5 replies 26 upvotes housing
Santiago

Reading quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, I work in healthcare and Household incomes average around $163,725 in Reading. You can expect to pay around $1,722 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's ...

0 replies 8 upvotes living
nyckid2023

Moving to Reading for work -advice?

I've been here for 8 years and The median home value here is around $741,100, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation?

8 replies 13 upvotes moving
Grace Johnson

Best restaurants in Reading?

First post here. I'm originally from Cleveland and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,448 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Reading sits at 11.9 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Levi

Cheapest neighborhoods in Reading?

I work in media and Household incomes average around $163,725 in Reading. Rent is about $1,722/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, so...

12 replies 27 upvotes housing
Eleanor

Reading vs Orlando -which is better?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $163,725, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $741,100, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a ...

8 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Isaiah Wright

Raising a family in Reading -thoughts?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,722/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changin...

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Mia Mendoza

First time home buyer in Reading

Just moved here 13 months ago and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $163,725, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,448 people. Rent is about $1,722/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent cit...

16 replies 28 upvotes housing
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