At a Glance
Median Income
$163,725
$71,474 per capita
Home Value
$741,100
Zillow: $894,581
Median Rent
$1,722/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
458/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.1%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Reading Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reading's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reading a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 $163,725 , which is 118% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,474. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reading is $741,100 , 163% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $894,581. Median rent is $1,722/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Reading reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 458/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.1% of adults in Reading hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reading has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population25,448
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density2,550/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$163,725
Per Capita$71,474
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
A
Home Value$741,100
Rent$1,722
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$894,581
Housing Units9,727
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
D
Violent12/100K
Property458/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary59/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation101 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+30.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Reading was built in 1958.
27.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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