At a Glance
Median Income
$60,167
$35,102 per capita
Home Value
$184,200
Zillow: $233,634
Median Rent
$871/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
2,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
17.1% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $60,167 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,102. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reading is $184,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,634. Median rent is $871/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Reading reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,132/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Reading hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reading has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population10,490
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density3,630/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,167
Per Capita$35,102
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,200
Rent$871
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$233,634
Housing Units5,149
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property2,132/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation754 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Reading was founded in 1851.
The median home in Reading was built in 1956.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.