Reading, PA

Pennsylvania · Berks County · Reading Metro

Reading is a mid-size city in Pennsylvania with a population of 94,836. Residents earn $45,599 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

94,836 Population 9,638/sq mi density

$45,599 Median Income $21,394 per capita

$109,800 Home Value $256,603 Zillow

$1,018 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr

865 Violent Crime/100K 2,904 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$45,599 median income, 7.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$109,800 home value, $1,018/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

865 violent crimes/100K (128% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $45,599

39% lower than US avg

Home Value $109,800

61% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 865/100K

128% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.7%

65% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,018

12% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 43.8%

36% higher than US avg

Unemployment 7.5%

108% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 23.1%

86% higher than US avg

How Reading Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population94,836

Median Age31.7 yrs

Density9,638/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 30%

Veterans3.4%

Economy

Median Income$45,599

Per Capita$21,394

Unemployment7.5%

Poverty23.1%

County GDP$26,580M

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$109,800

Rent$1,018

Ownership39.7%

Zillow$256,603

Housing Units36,076

Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

Violent865/100K

Property2,904/100K

Murder10.2/100K

Assault464/100K

Burglary970/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking26.6%

Heart Disease8.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain46.0 in/yr

Sunny Days274/yr

Elevation276 ft (84 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.7%

High School+72.7%

Graduate+4.0%

School Score5.59

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%

Commute24 min

Broadband83.7%

EV Stations19

Libraries25

Is Reading a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reading receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Reading has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reading is $45,599, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Reading is $109,800, 61% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 865 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,904 per 100,000, 48% above the national average.

Education

11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Reading experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 5.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Reading has a population of 94,836 with a density of 9,638 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles. The median age is 31.7 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (30.2%), with 3.6% Hispanic, 10% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 46.9% of residents, while 53.1% speak Spanish. 3.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 19.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

94,836

Total Population

9,638

People / sq mi

31.7yrs

Median Age

19% below US avg

10.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%

Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Reading vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 46.9%

40% below US avg

Spanish 53.1%

296% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Reading vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reading is $45,599, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,394 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,223, 15% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 5.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Reading vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$45,599
	39% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$21,394
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,223
IRS Avg AGI	$73,856
Gini Index	0.445 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.5%
	108% above US avg
Poverty Rate	23.1%
	86% above US avg
Establishments (County)	8,917
County GDP	$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants	774
Healthcare	964
Retail	1,095
Manufacturing	461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,380
	111% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	6.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.6 min
Drive Alone	63.7%
Public Transit	3.9%
Work from Home	5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Reading is $109,800, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $256,603, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 95.8% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,018 (12% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 39.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 36,076 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $7,380 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 32.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$109,800
	61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$256,603
Median List Price	$187,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$187,450
$/Sq Ft	$125
Homes Sold	46
Sale-to-List Ratio	95.8%
Price Drops	36.4%
Inventory	77

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,018
	12% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,404
Rent Burden	32.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$900
1 Bedroom	$996
2 Bedrooms	$1,225
3 Bedrooms	$1,570
4 Bedrooms	$1,744

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	39.7%
Owner-Occupied	39.7%
Renter-Occupied	60.3%
Housing Units	36,076
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,380
	111% above US avg
Effective Rate	6.72%

In Reading, 43.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 16.0% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.6% of residents, above the national average. 35.0% have high blood pressure. 26.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.1% report binge drinking. 38.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.9% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,590. The dentist ratio is 1:1,786. 86.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Reading vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	43.8%
	36% above US avg
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart Disease	8.6%
High Blood Pressure	35.0%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	9.5%
Cancer	5.9%
Kidney Disease	4.3%
Stroke	4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	26.6%
	90% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.1%
Physical Inactivity	38.7%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	20.5%
Short Sleep	45.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Primary Care	1:1,590
Dentists	1:1,786
Mental Health	1:525
Checkup Rate	69.9%
Dental Visits	46.1%
Premature Death	7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.5/10
Exercise Access	86.2%
Healthcare Facilities	964

Reading has a violent crime rate of 865 per 100,000 residents, 128% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 464.4 per 100,000, robbery at 327.8, rape at 62.6. The murder rate is 10.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,904 per 100,000, 48% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,701, burglary at 970, vehicle theft at 233 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 46 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Reading receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Reading vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	865.1/100K
	128% above US avg
Murder	10.2/100K
	63% above US avg
Rape	62.6/100K
Robbery	327.8/100K
Assault	464.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,903.9/100K
	48% above US avg
Burglary	969.9/100K
Theft	1,700.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	233.4/100K
Arson	22.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	46
Traffic Accidents	1,961
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Reading experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	276 ft (84 m)
Area	10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density	9,638/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3392°N, 75.9263°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Berks County County
Nearest Airport	Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 5.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.44 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.5 / 100
Community Resilience	85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	106 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	9 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	7 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	107 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	134 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	99 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	134 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	76 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	93 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	35 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	132 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	98 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	107 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	107 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	7 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	96 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	150 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	8 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	86 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2011	Irene	Category 1	262 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	297 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	201 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

401 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 268 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	94 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	82 km	0
Jul 14, 2004	EF3	56 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	16 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	69 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	37 km	3
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	99 km	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	56 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	95 km	0
Jun 18, 1970	EF3	32 km	1
Apr 28, 1961	EF3	80 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	98 km	0
Mar 22, 1955	EF3	49 km	1
Nov 4, 1950	EF3	23 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	63 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	64 km	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	83 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	87 km	0
Oct 31, 2019	EF2	59 km	0
May 28, 2019	EF2	20 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	95 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	86 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	95 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	92 km
2012	HOPEWELL FIRE	812	21 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	53 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	90 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	100 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.4 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	4.4 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	65°F (19°C)	4.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in

Reading has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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Reading is located in Berks County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 72.7% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 55.6% of the vote, a 12.2-point margin. 83.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 19 EV charging stations. There are 25 public libraries serving the community. 964 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 63.7% of workers drive alone to work, while 3.9% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%

D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	46
Traffic Accidents	1,961
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.7%
	65% below US avg
High School+	72.7%
Graduate Degree+	4.0%
School Test Score	5.59

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	9,638/sq mi
Total Area	10.1 sq mi
County	Berks County County

Services

Broadband Access	83.7%
Avg Download Speed	203.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	12.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	19
Alt Fuel Stations	23
Public Libraries	25
Healthcare Facilities	964
Restaurants	774
Retail Stores	1,095

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.6 min
Drive Alone	63.7%
Public Transit	3.9%
Work from Home	5.0%

Average costs for common services in Reading. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$244 ($146–$390)
Specialist Visit	$342 ($195–$537)
Urgent Care Visit	$195 ($98–$342)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,147 ($781–$4,880)
Dental Cleaning	$127 ($73–$195)
Dental Filling	$244 ($146–$390)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement	$293 ($146–$488)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($20–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$586 ($390–$976)
Battery Replacement	$195 ($98–$342)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$98 ($59–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$88 ($49–$137)
HVAC Repair	$390 ($146–$781)
HVAC System Install	$6,832 ($3,904–$11,712)
Roof Repair	$976 ($390–$1,952)
Roof Replacement	$8,784 ($5,368–$14,640)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,464 ($488–$3,416)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,640 ($4,880–$29,280)
DUI Defense	$4,880 ($1,952–$9,760)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,464 ($781–$2,928)
Will Preparation	$488 ($195–$976)
Trust Preparation	$2,440 ($976–$4,880)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$54 ($29–$98)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$146 ($73–$244)
Manicure	$24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$78 ($49–$127)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.00 ($2.93–$5.37)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.42 ($2.44–$4.88)
Loaf of Bread	$3.71 ($2.44–$5.37)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.39 ($2.93–$6.34)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.37 ($3.90–$7.32)
Rice (per lb)	$0.98 ($0.59–$1.76)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$137 ($78–$244)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$98)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$98)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$83 ($49–$146)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$195 ($73–$488)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,952 ($1,171–$3,416)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$127)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.81–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$98 ($29–$244)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($15–$73)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,171 ($586–$2,440)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$976 ($488–$1,952)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$390 ($195–$683)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($24–$98)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$976 ($390–$2,440)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,200 ($4,880–$29,280)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$59 ($29–$98)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$98 ($49–$195)
Dog Grooming	$59 ($29–$98)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($20–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$293 ($146–$488)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$195 ($98–$390)

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Top Industries in Berks County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	31,477	508	$77,957	2.21
Health Care & Social Assistance	29,387	1,122	$67,565	1.18
Retail Trade	18,583	1,094	$35,694	1.07
Accommodation & Food Services	12,602	770	$22,041	0.80
Transportation & Warehousing	10,444	312	$55,987	1.42
Administrative & Waste Services	8,718	512	$41,709	0.85
Construction	7,460	884	$78,831	0.82
Professional & Technical Services	6,209	736	$88,499	0.51
Wholesale Trade	5,723	387	$77,577	0.84
Other Services	5,488	902	$40,421	1.05
Management of Companies	4,792	98	$145,047	1.64
Finance & Insurance	3,878	425	$103,302	0.55
Agriculture & Forestry	2,462	121	$44,416	1.75
Arts & Entertainment	2,301	149	$28,298	0.79
Educational Services	2,218	101	$42,471	0.62
Real Estate	1,694	278	$97,997	0.63
Information & Technology	874	108	$60,088	0.27
Utilities	534	27	$135,824	0.81
Mining & Oil/Gas	226	9	$91,702	0.34

Colleges & Universities in Reading

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Reading Area Community College	Public · Associate	6,383	—	$10,890	$12,030
Alvernia University	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	3,117	62.3%	$42,810	$42,810
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks	Public · Bachelor's	2,306	97.1%	$15,944	$26,668
Albright College	Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's	1,777	86.2%	$28,794	$28,794
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences	Private Non-Profit · Associate	305	20.4%	$14,271	$14,271
American Barber and Beauty Academy	Private For-Profit · Certificate	235	—	—	—
Empire Beauty School-Reading	Private For-Profit · Certificate	93	—	—	—

Hospitals in Reading

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(610) 378-2000
HAVEN BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(610) 406-4340
TOWER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(484) 659-2300

Schools in Reading

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Reading SHS	High	5,213	239	21.8:1
Central MS	Middle	1,865	119	15.7:1
Exeter Twp SHS	High	1,286	83	15.5:1
Muhlenberg HS	High	1,151	61	18.9:1
Muhlenberg El Ctr	Elementary	1,150	69	16.7:1
Muhlenberg Jr MS	Middle	1,013	65	15.6:1
Northeast MS	Middle	938	62	15.1:1
C E Cole Intermediate Sch	Middle	931	56	16.6:1
Northwest MS	Middle	869	52	16.7:1
Amanda E Stout El Sch	Elementary	784	51	15.4:1
Southern MS	Middle	759	55	13.8:1
Riverside El Sch	Elementary	727	43	16.9:1
Southwest MS	Middle	671	43	15.6:1
Exeter Twp JHS	Middle	637	43	14.8:1
Thirteenth & Union El Sch	Elementary	626	44	14.2:1
Reiffton Sch	Middle	612	38	16.1:1
Millmont El Sch	Elementary	593	37	16.0:1
Tenth & Green El Sch	Elementary	564	36	15.7:1
Owatin Creek El Sch	Elementary	551	38	14.5:1
Lauers Park El Sch	Elementary	549	39	14.1:1
Antietam MS/HS	High	548	36	15.2:1
Northwest El Sch	Elementary	513	34	15.1:1
Twelfth & Marion El Sch	Elementary	497	37	13.4:1
Sixteenth & Haak El Sch	Elementary	493	29	17.0:1
Thirteenth & Green El Sch	Elementary	465	34	13.7:1
Lorane El Sch	Elementary	451	34	13.3:1
Tyson-Schoener El Sch	Elementary	425	35	12.1:1
Jacksonwald El Sch	Elementary	369	28	13.2:1
Tenth & Penn El Sch	Elementary	345	28	12.3:1
Glenside El Sch	Elementary	289	22	13.1:1
Mt Penn Primary Ctr	Elementary	278	13	21.4:1

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Radio Stations near Reading

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CVGM - Chiptune, Retro & Video Game Music	—	MP3 192 kbps
C.A.F.E. Tropical Cristiana	christian	MP3
NewsRadio 790 WAEB	news, talk	AAC
iHeartPodcast AM 1470	news, talk	AAC
WDAC FM 94.5 HD1	christian, christian-gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
WDAC FM 94.5 HD2	christian, christian-gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
FM97	pop, top 40	AAC
830 WEEU	news, talk	MP3 128 kbps
WFNGR696.com	alternative rock, punk	MP3 128 kbps
WXL39 162.400 Weather Radio	local weather, noaa	MP3 16 kbps
WJTL	christian contemporary	MP3

Campgrounds Near Reading

1 campgrounds found near Reading.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
BLUE MARSH LAKE (DRY BROOKS DAY USE AREA)	4.8/5	3	$90

National Parks Near Reading

102 national parks and monuments found near Reading.

Park	Type	Fee
3 Forts Ferry	State Park	Free
Alapocas Run State Park	State Park	Free
Appalachian National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Auburn Heights	State Park	Free
Auburn Heights Preserve	State Park	Free
Bellevue State Park	State Park	Free
Beltzville State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Big Elk Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Bohemia River State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Park	State Park	Free
Codorus State Park	State Park	Free
Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$10
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Elk Neck Sp	State Park	Free
Evansburg State Park	State Park	Free
Fair Hill Nrma	State Park	Free
First State National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Flint Woods Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Fort Delaware State Park	State Park	Free
Fort DuPont State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Dupont State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Mott State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Fox Point State Park	State Park	Free
Frances Slocum State Park	State Park	Free
French Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Gifford Pinchot State Park	State Park	Free
Glens Natural Area	State Park	Free
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
Gunpowder Falls Sp	State Park	Free
Gunpowder Falls State Park	State Park	Free
H. Fletcher Brown Park	State Park	Free
Hampton National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Hawk Island State Park	State Park	Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area	State Park	Free
Hickory Run State Park	State Park	Free
Hobbs Property	State Park	Free
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Ibberson Conservation Area State Park	State Park	Free
Independence National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$1
Lehigh Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Locust Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lums Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Market Square	State Park	Free
Marsh Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Memorial Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Milton State Park	State Park	Free
Nescopeck State Park	State Park	Free
Nockamixon State Park	State Park	Free
Nvf Site	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Oversee Property	State Park	Free
Palmer Sp	State Park	Free
Palmyra Cove Nature Park	State Park	Free
Parvin State Park	State Park	Free
Patapsco Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pequest River Grny	State Park	Free
Port Penn Interpretive Center	State Park	Free
Port Penn Natural Area	State Park	Free
Port Penn Wetlands Trail	State Park	Free
Promised Land State Park	State Park	Free
Ralph Stover State Park	State Park	Free
Ricketts Glenn State Park	State Park	Free
Ridley Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Rocks Sp	State Park	Free
Rocky Run Acquisition	State Park	Free
Rutgers Community Park	State Park	Free
Samuel S. Lewis State Park	State Park	Free
Sassafrass Nrma	State Park	Free
Shikellamy State Park	State Park	Free
Soldiers Delight Nea	State Park	Free
Soliders Delight NEA (DNR)	State Park	Free
Stow Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Sunset Lake	State Park	Free
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehanna Sp	State Park	Free
Susquehanna State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehannock State Park	State Park	Free
Swatara State Park	State Park	Free
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
The Cannery Lot	State Park	Free
The Cauffiel Estate	State Park	Free
The Cleaver House	State Park	Free
The Hubbs House	State Park	Free
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Torrey C Brown Rail Trail	State Park	Free
Tuscarora State Park	State Park	Free
Tyler State Park	State Park	Free
Valley Forge National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
White Clay Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Wilmington and Western Railroad	State Park	Free
Wilmington State Parks	State Park	Free

Museums in Reading

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
FREEDMAN GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6109217541	$92,682,086
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		6106831589	$9,203,054
FOUNDATION FOR THE READING PUBLIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6103715850	$3,215,357
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	500 MUSEUM ROAD	6103715850	$3,215,357
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM & ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6103715850	$3,215,357
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BERKS COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6103754375	$816,388
MID ATLANTIC AIR MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	11 MUSEUM DRIVE	6103727333	$486,974
HISTORIC POOLE FORGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7174450472	$299,743
HAY CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1250 FURNACE ROAD	6102860388	$295,475
HEIDELBERG HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	182 WEST PENN AVENUE & 20 EAST PENN AVENUE	6106786202	$291,595
HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST OF BERKS COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 245	6103854762	$192,309
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$162,180
READING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 SOUTH THIRD STREET	6105625513	$157,391
GALLERY SCHOOL OF POTTSTOWN	ART MUSEUM		2543444478	$123,453
SWISS PIONEER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$108,674
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE COCALICO VALLEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	237 WEST MAIN STREET	7177331616	$95,697
NEW HOLLAND BAND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7173555096	$84,811
CENTRE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6103757860	$43,006
NEW HOLLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	201 EAST MAIN STREET	7173555266	$40,299
READING FAIRGROUNDS RACING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	READING	6109162331	$38,248
KUTZTOWN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1892 PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$33,333
NICHOLAS STOLTZFUS HOUSE	HISTORY MUSEUM		7178087785	$29,295
ROBESONIA FURNACE	HISTORY MUSEUM			$10,963
READING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$8,455
OLD TIME PLOW BOYS CLUB	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	KUTZTOWN	6106836408	$5,085
GEIGERTOWN CENTRAL RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$2,133
AMERICAN MUSEUM-VETRY MEDICINE	GENERAL MUSEUM		6108980659
AMITY HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	BIRDSBORO	6105822070
BERKS CONSERVANCY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	25 N 11TH STREET	6103724992
BERKS COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		6103728939
CAERNARVON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7174455040
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM AT OLD BETHEL AME CHURCH	HISTORY MUSEUM
DANIEL BOONE HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2155824900
DREIBELBIS FARM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6104887896
EARL TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FIRST PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT OF THE CONTINENTAL LINE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FLEETWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FREYBERGER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
HAMBURG AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6105623664
HOPEWELL FURNACE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6105828773
INDUSTRIES OF THE WYOMISSING CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MENGEL NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MILLER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
NEAG PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	500 MUSEUM ROAD
OLD DRY ROAD FARM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6106781226
OLEY VALLEY HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
PENNSYLVANIA SKI AND WINTER SPORTS MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		5704214727
PINE FORGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
READING AREA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6103752066
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	500 MUSEUM ROAD	6103715850
READING-BERKS HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM
SHARADIN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6106831575
SINKING SPRING AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HERITAGE PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6106784219
TRI-COUNTY HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4979 NORTH TWIN VALLEY ROAD	6102867477
WELKINWEIR	GENERAL MUSEUM		6104694900
WORLD WAR II HISTORICAL PRESERVATION GROUP	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2099963055

Libraries in Reading

Name	Address	Annual Visits
READING PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 S. 5TH STREET	359,832
EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY	4569 PRESTWICK DRIVE	152,981
POTTSTOWN REGIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY	500 HIGH STREET	116,249
SPRING TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	78-C COMMERCE DRIVE	103,202
ADAMSTOWN AREA LIBRARY	3000 NORTH READING ROAD ROUTE 272	92,954
MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY LIBRARY	3612 KUTZTOWN RD	81,997
MIFFLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY	6 PHILADELPHIA AVE.	76,053
KUTZTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY	70 BIEBER ALLEY	70,155
EASTERN LANCASTER COUNTY LIB	11 CHESTNUT DR	57,000
WYOMISSING PUBLIC LIBRARY	9 READING BLVD	49,608
HAMBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	35 NORTH 3RD ST	49,261
VILLAGE LIBRARY OF MORGANTOWN	207 N. WALNUT STREET	45,151
BOONE AREA LIBRARY	129 N. MILL ST.	43,931
BRANDYWINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY	60 TOWER DRIVE	41,095
SINKING SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY	3940 PENN AVE	38,275
ROBESONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY	75-A SOUTH BROOKE ST	37,176
WERNERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 NORTH REBER STREET	31,534
FLEETWOOD AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY	110 W ARCH ST	31,110
SCHUYLKILL VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY	1310 WASHINGTON RD	27,601
BERNVILLE AREA COMMUNITY LIB	6721 BERNVILLE RD.	22,784

Farmers Markets in Reading

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market	2710 Old Philadelphia Pike				Visit
Fairgrounds Farmers Market	2935 N. 5th St.
Green Dragon Farmers Market	955 N. State St.	January to December	Fri:9:00 am - 9:00 pm;	Yes	Visit
Leesport Farmers Market Inc.	312 Gernants Church Road, P.O. Box 747		Wed: 8:00 AM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Leola Produce Market	Brethren Church Road
Penn Street Market	800 Block of Penn Street	06/06/2014 to 10/03/2014	Fri: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Renningers Farmers Market	740 Noble St.
Shillington Farmers market	10 South Summit Avenue

Breweries in Reading

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Clover Farms Dairy Co Inc	, Beverages Wholesale & Manufacturers, Reading, Home, Beverages, Fluid Milk Manufacturers, Reading,	3300 Pottsville Pike	6109219111	Visit
Hidden River Brewing Company	Brewery and American Restaurant	1808 W Schuylkill Rd	4842732266	Visit
Kutztown Bottling Works	mfg, , Beer and Ale, Beverages, ale, Breweries, alcoholic, Kutztown Beer and Other Fermented Malt Li	78 S Whiteoak St	6106837377	Visit
Kutztown Tavern	Brewery, American Restaurant, and Burger Joint, Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, T	272 W Main St	6106839600	Visit
Legacy Brewing	, Reading, Beverages, Brew Pubs, Reading, PA, (1), Malt Beverages, (1),, (2), PA, Reading Brewers	535 Canal St	6103769996	Visit
Saucony Creek Brewing Co	Breweries, Food & Drink	15032 Kutztown Rd	16106833128
Stoudts Black Angus Restaurant & Pub	Steakhouse, Brewery	2800 N Reading Rd	7174844386	Visit
Sunsweet Growers Inc	mfg, manufacturing, Fruits, Home, Fleetwood Fruits, Dried or Dehydrated, Except Freeze-Dried, prepar	105 S Buttonwood St	6109440411	Visit

Nursing Homes in Reading

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
BERKSHIRE CENTER 5501 PERKIOMEN AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	130	122	5/5	—	2/5	5/5	6107790600
WYOMISSING HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER 1000 EAST WYOMISSING BLVD	For profit - Corporation	103	87	3/5	—	3/5	4/5	6103763991
GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-READING 21 FAIRLANE ROAD	For profit - Corporation	124	100	1/5	—	1/5	2/5	6107798522

Pharmacies in Reading

18 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 1321	3498 NORTH 5TH STREET HIGHWAY	610-929-9864
CVS - 1923	2645 SHILLINGTON ROAD	610-678-9054
CVS - 3242	1303 LANCASTER AVENUE	610-796-3103
CVS - 4064	544 PENN STREET	610-376-2729
CVS - 5734	2001 NORTH 11TH STREET	610-921-1200
GIANT	2641 SHILLINGTON ROAD	610-678-3335
GIANT	4655 PERKIOMEN AVENUE	610-406-9644
RITE AID - 11170	418 PENN STREET	610-373-4511
RITE AID - 11171	3215 NORTH 5TH STREET HIGHWAY	610-929-9775
RITE AID - 11172	4280 PERKIOMEN AVENUE	610-779-3266
RITE AID - 11173	2962 SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE	610-779-3120
RITE AID - 1581	524 NORTH 6TH STREET	610-374-6282
RITE AID - 2591	670 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE	610-777-8278
TARGET	4599 PERKIOMEN AVENUE	484-651-1921
THE COMMUNITY PHARMACY	145 NORTH 6TH STREET	610-208-4660
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY	1170 PERKIOMEN AVENUE	610-378-1396
WAL-MART - 1777	5900 PERKIOMEN AVENUE	610-582-7288
WEIS MARKETS	2020 NORTH 13TH STREET	610-929-4747

Daycare Centers in Reading

22 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
AMAZING KIDZ CHILD CARE CENTER 618 N 8TH ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 375-1945	OPEN
BABIES N MOTION 502 WALNUT ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 376-0595	OPEN
BERKS COUNTY FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER 121 S 2ND ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 988-1675	OPEN
DAISY DAY CARE 101 SPRING ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 655-9877	OPEN
DAISY DAY CARE CENTER LLC 130 S 5TH ST NUMBER 132	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 741-6784	OPEN
DARILYNS KIDDIE CITY DAY CARE CENTER II CORP 1116 PERRY ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(484) 258-8456	OPEN
EARLY BEGINNINGS II 13 S 4TH ST NUMBER 15	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 374-8686	OPEN
FANTASTIC KYDZ CHILD CARE CENTER LLC 702 N 8TH ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 750-6092	OPEN
HAPPY KYDZ CHILD CARE CENTER LLC 213 N 6TH ST NUMBER 215	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 373-1992	OPEN
JARDIN DE DIOS DAY CARE CENTER LLC 219 DOUGLASS ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 750-5733	OPEN
LITTLE GENIUS DAY CARE LLC 701 N 8TH ST, 2ND FLOOR	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 741-6672	OPEN
LITTLE HANDS CURIOUS MINDS CHILDCARE LLC 903 N 8TH ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 655-8878	OPEN
LIVE N LEARN STATION 135 S 5TH ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 373-5225	OPEN
MARYS DAY CARE CENTER LLC 550 N 3RD ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(484) 577-4320	OPEN
NORMA DE HOYOS DAY CARE 2 810 OLEY ST FL 2	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 406-5953	OPEN
PRINCES AND PRINCESSES DAY CARE CORP 1360 N 10TH ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 370-7755	OPEN
STEPPING STONES ACADEMY - READING LLC 50 N 4TH ST, SUITE 102	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 340-3561	OPEN
THE NEW LECTOR DAYCARE LLC 403 N 13TH ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(484) 577-4296	OPEN
THE SECOND STREET LEARNING CENTER 430 N 2ND ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 374-4696	OPEN
THE WHITE HOUSE DAYCARE CENTER 2 INC 777 COURT ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(484) 577-4223	OPEN
UNIQUE KIDS DAY CARE CENTER 215 W DOUGLASS ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 371-8400	OPEN
YMCA DAY CARE 631 WASHINGTON ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 378-4764	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Reading

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger	5060 Perkiomen Avenue	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
210 GEORGE ST MUHLENBERG TWP	210 George Street	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
8SRNP STATION 1	200 Spring Ridge Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Albright College CCM	1621 N 13th St	Non-Networked	4		J1772	private
Albright College CCM	1621 N 13th St	Non-Networked	10		J1772	public
Albright College Public Safety	1311 College Ave	Non-Networked	2		J1772	private
Albright College Shirk Commuter Lot	1201 Exeter St	Non-Networked	10		J1772	public
BMWOFREADING STATION 01	1015 Lancaster Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Doubletree by Hilton Reading - Tesla Destination	701 Penn St	Tesla Destination	4		J1772 TESLA	public
Gingrich Library	1621 N 13th St	Non-Networked	4		J1772	private
HIGH HOTELS READING	2801 Papermill Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
PERFVOLVO5050 BAY 1	5050 Penn Ave	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
Reading Jet Center	104-B W Apron Dr	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Shillington Shopping Center	600 East Lancaster Avenue	Volta	2		J1772	public
Spring Towne Shopping Center	2641 Shillington Road	Volta	2		J1772	public
Tom Masano Ford	1600 Lancaster Ave	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Reading

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
APPROX 3600' SE OF EXISTING PA TPK RADIO TWR	TOWER	102
645 SWAMP CHURCH ROAD (17074)	GTOWER	81
FIVE POINTS ROAD RURAL ROUTE 2 (2167)	LTOWER	77
OLD RT 22 (14631)	LTOWER	76
2 MI W OF THE INT OF RT 737 & US RT 22	TOWER	76
7060 DIVISION HIGHWAY (51124)	LTOWER	61
1404 BROAD STREET (40490)	LTOWER	61
1050 EDWARDS ROAD (67237)	LTOWER	60
IRISH CREEK ROAD RURAL ROUTE 1 (2165)	LTOWER	57
2731 SWAMP ROAD (2171)	LTOWER	56
PINE LANE RURAL ROUTE 1 (2168)	LTOWER	56
Amblestone Drive and Mountain Holly Lane	TOWER	49
10506 OLD RTE 22 (2235)	MTOWER	47
ATOP FANCY HILL, 2.75 MILES W OF THE INTERSECTION OF RTE #562 & 73	TOWER	42
1525 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD (71791)	MTOWER	39

Fire Stations in Reading

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Berks Emergency Strike Team, Inc.	37 Wanner RD	Volunteer	610-921-0948
Carpenter Fire & Rescue Services	101 W Bern ST	Volunteer	610-208-2463
Community Volunteer Fire Company Lower Alsace Township	1206 Roosevelt AVE	Volunteer	610-779-4200
Goodwill Fire Company 1 of Hyde Park	115 Madison AVE	Volunteer	610-921-3393
Greenfields Fire Company Number One	2339 Bernville RD	Volunteer	610-374-9283
Mount Penn Fire Company 1	2711 Grant ST	Volunteer	610-779-6723
Reading PA Department of Fire & Rescue Services	815 Washington ST	Mostly career	610-655-6080
Reiffton Fire Company	46 W 33 ST	Mostly volunteer	610-779-8848

Power Plants Near Reading

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY POWER	WOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASS	221117	-75.9	RE
TEMPLE SOLAR ARRAYS	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-75.9	OP
ONTELAUNEE ENERGY CENTER	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE	221112	-75.9	OP

Bridges in Reading

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1963	145	41,044	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1913	1,091	23,812	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1920	1,476	19,564	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1936	68	12,771	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1882	64	12,040	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1916	37	6,399	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1926	34	5,881	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1986	54	5,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1969	66	2,500	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1918	54	2,160	P

Amtrak Stations in Reading

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Reading, PA	701 Franklin Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Reading

10 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BERKS PROD CORP/ONTELAUNEE	726 SPRING STREET	BERKS
CHIYODA AMERICA INC	378 THOUSAND OAKS BOULEVARD	BERKS
CONECTIV MID MERIT INC/ARMSTRONG MARIETTA	STATE ROUTE 441	LANCASTER
E.J. BRENEMAN INC.	1117 SNYDER RD	BERKS
ONTELAUNEE POWER OPR CO LLC/ONTELAUNEE PLT	PA STATE ROUTE 61 NORTH	BERKS
ONTELAUNEE POWER OPR CO LLC/ONTELAUNEE PLT	PA STATE ROUTE 61 NORTH	BERKS
PEPPERIDGE FARM BREAD & CRACKER BAKERY DENVER	2195 NORTH READING ROAD	LANCASTER
PEPPERIDGE FARM BREAD & CRACKER BAKERY DENVER	2195 NORTH READING ROAD	LANCASTER
READING OFFICE	2800 POTTSVILLE PIKE	BERKS
SUNSWEET GROWERS INC/FLEETWOOD	105 SOUTH BUTTONWOOD ST	BERKS

Airports Near Reading

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Philadelphia International Airport	PHL	Large Airport
Lancaster Airport	LNS	Medium Airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport	ABE	Medium Airport
Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport	MUI	Medium Airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)	RDG	Medium Airport
Wilmington Airport	ILG	Medium Airport
A G A Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Altemose Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Bally Spring Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Baublitz Commercial Airport	—	Small Airport
Beltzville Airport	—	Small Airport
Bendigo Airport	—	Small Airport
Bert's Airport	—	Small Airport
Bloomsburg Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Mountain Academy (Private) Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyer Airport	—	Small Airport
Braden Airpark	—	Small Airport
Brandywine Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Broadt Personal Use Airport	—	Small Airport
Bugs Airport	—	Small Airport
Bullfly Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Butter Valley Golf Port Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Chester County G O Carlson Airport	CTH	Small Airport
Cider Field	—	Small Airport
Crosswinds Airfield	—	Small Airport
Cuatros Vientos Airport	—	Small Airport
D.Evans Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Danville Airport	—	Small Airport
Deck Airport	—	Small Airport
Dee Jay Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Meadows Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Dimascio Field	—	Small Airport
Don's Place Airpark	—	Small Airport
Donegal Springs Airpark	—	Small Airport
Double D Skyranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Draco STOLport	—	Small Airport
East Penn Airport	—	Small Airport
Elephant Path Airport	—	Small Airport
Emmanuel Airport	—	Small Airport
Fairview Farm Airfield	—	Small Airport
Farmers Pride Airport	—	Small Airport
Fetters Construction Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Founding Fathers Field	—	Small Airport
Graystrip Airport	—	Small Airport
Grimes Airport	—	Small Airport
Grover Airport	—	Small Airport
Gunden Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Reading

16 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Berks-Lehigh Regional Police Department
Bernville Police Department
Caernarvon Township Police Department	3307 Main Street
Central Berks Regional Police Department	2147 Perkiomen Avenue
Cumru Township Police Department	1775 Welsh Road
East Earl Township Police	128 Toddy Drive
Exeter Township Police Department	4975 Demoss Road
Honey Brook Police Department	91 Pequea Avenue
Kutztown Police Dept
Lower Heidelberg Township Police Station
New Holland Police Station	436 East Main Street
Shillington Borough Police/Municipal Building
Sinking Spring Police Department	3940 Penn Avenue
State Police Station Troop L	600 Kenhorst Boulevard
Township of Spring Police
West Reading PD	500 Chestnut Street

Grocery Stores in Reading

98 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
13st Gulf Express	Convenience Store	1014 N 13th St
5th N Buttonwood Deli 1	Convenience Store	348 N 5th St
A PLUS SUNOCO	Convenience Store	719 Spring St
A&j Minimarket Llc 1	Grocery Store	536 Bingaman St
Bendicion Y Sabor Grocery	Grocery Store	146 Oley St
Brendaly & Estefania Grocery	Convenience Store	1201 N 10th St
Bus Stop Shop And Deli	Convenience Store	736 Franklin St
Caba Grocery Ii	Convenience Store	1231 Greenwich St
Caba Grocery Store	Grocery Store	1101 N 9th St
Carniceria La Union Mini Market	Grocery Store	1004 Hampden Blvd
Chestnut Mini Market 1	Grocery Store	845 Chestnut St
CITI SUB & GROCERY STORE	Grocery Store	433 S 10th St
CVS Pharmacy 4064	Other	544 Penn St
D Karina Deli Grocery Store	Grocery Store	341 S 11th St
D'reyes Mini Market	Grocery Store	252 S 4th St
Decarlo's Food Market Corpl.	Grocery Store	228 Penn St
Decarlo's Food Market Corpl.	Grocery Store	228 Penn St
Dollar General 14593	Other	219 Buttonwood St
DOMINICAN GROCERY	Convenience Store	201 GREENWICH ST
DR Deli Grocery	Convenience Store	201 N 9th St
E & J Grocery And Deli	Convenience Store	949 Franklin St
El Encanto Bakery Inc	Grocery Store	830 Oley St
El Gallito Bakery Corporation	Grocery Store	948 Buttonwood St
El Puente Mexican Store	Grocery Store	431 N 6th St
El Puerto Mexican Store	Grocery Store	800 N 10th St
Elian Mini Market	Grocery Store	951 N 5th St
Emily Mini Market 1	Grocery Store	349 N 13th St
Family Dollar 11609	Other	400 S 6th St
Family Dollar 7250	Other	333 N 4th St
Family Dollar 7455	Other	840 Penn St
Farm Traveler Llc	Specialty Store	145 N 6th St
Fu Chao Inc	Grocery Store	867 N 8th St
Garcia-diaz Grocery Llc	Convenience Store	151 N 3rd St
Guru Sub And Grocery Store Inc. no	Convenience Store	144 N 8th St
Happy Mini Market 1	Grocery Store	128 W Greenwich St
Happy Mini Market 1	Grocery Store	128 W Greenwich St
Hermanos Arias Grocery Llc	Grocery Store	365 N Front St
J&P Grocery And Deli Llc	Grocery Store	344 N 6th St
Jalisco Supermarket Corp	Grocery Store	925 Green St
Jandy Meat Market	Grocery Store	1126 Oley St
Jeevandeep LLC T/A Buttonwood Citgo	Convenience Store	245 Buttonwood St
Jimmie's Supermarket	Supermarket	264 S 9th St
Joe's Food Market N/A	Grocery Store	523 Pike St
Juncalito Deli Grocery Llc	Convenience Store	1400 Perkiomen Ave
Karen Super Market	Grocery Store	200 N 10th St
Kenny Grocery & Sandwich Shop	Convenience Store	409 S 5th St
La Altagracia Grocery	Grocery Store	1100 Chestnut St
La Antillana NO	Grocery Store	200 W Douglass St
La Uva Deli Grocery	Grocery Store	1101 N 10th St
La Uva Deli Grocery #2	Grocery Store	100 Oley St
Laurel Minimarket 1	Convenience Store	624 Laurel St
Los Goldos Mini Market LLC	Grocery Store	1168 Green St
Los Primos 99 Plus	Grocery Store	1000 N 11th St
Macoris Mini Market	Convenience Store	300 S 6th St
Martha Deli Grocery Llc	Grocery Store	1025 Greenwich St
Mena Cibao Deli & Grocery	Convenience Store	256 S 10th St
Misael Deli & Grocery	Grocery Store	134 W Oley St
National Fresh Supermarket	Grocery Store	810 Oley St
New 5th & Spruce Food Market Llc	Convenience Store	246 S 5th St
New Heightz Grocery Store	Grocery Store	209 N 6th St
Olivares Supermarket	Grocery Store	859 Penn St
One Of A Kind Grocery Store Llc	Convenience Store	1049 Franklin St
Pabavany Food Market Inc	Grocery Store	200 S 4th St
Paulette Deli & Grocery Store 1	Grocery Store	352 N 9th St
Paulino's Deli & Grocery	Convenience Store	555 N 9th St
Pikes Mini Market Llc	Grocery Store	1400 N 10th St
Price Rite of Reading 406	Super Store	951 N 6th St
Primavera Mini Market Llc	Convenience Store	926 Perry St
Prime Supermart	Convenience Store	501 Penn St
Quick Mart	Convenience Store	846 N 9th St
Quisqueya Grocery HH LLC	Grocery Store	130 W Windsor St
R&A Deli Grocery LLC	Grocery Store	254 N 9th St
R&j Deli And Grocery Llc	Grocery Store	501 S 12th St
Rafa & Alvin Deli Grocery 1	Convenience Store	1000 North 10th Street
Randy & Dayleen 1	Grocery Store	1025 Perry Street
Reading Opera Supermarket	Grocery Store	122 N 10th St
READING PLAZA SUPERMARKET	Supermarket	600 Greenwich St
Renacer Mini Market	Convenience Store	301 N Front St
Rosa Grocery Store	Grocery Store	139 S 6th St
Sabor Dominicano Deli And Grocery	Grocery Store	300 N 11th St
Salinos Leo & Son	Grocery Store	349 N 9th St
San Antonio Grocery	Grocery Store	900 N 11th St
Santa Barbara Supermarket	Grocery Store	100 S 9th St
SANTA RITA GROCERY	Grocery Store	1055 Cotton St
Santa Rita Grocery 2 SANTA RITA	Grocery Store	1054 Greenwich St
Sofia Grocery	Grocery Store	808 Walnut St
Spring 950 Inc	Convenience Store	948 N 8th St
Sunny's Grocery And Sandwich Shop	Convenience Store	700 N 10th St
Sunny's Sanwich Mart	Convenience Store	1300 N 10th St
Super Natural & Fresh Produce Inc	Super Store	1336 N 12th St
Super Natural And Fresh Produce Iii	Supermarket	235 N 4th St
Tity Grocery	Grocery Store	1101 N 11th St
Turkey Hill Minit Markets 950054	Convenience Store	425 N 13th St
Turkey Hill Minit Markets 950120	Convenience Store	501 Spring St
V&p Deli Grocery	Grocery Store	521 Chestnut St
Washington Tower Market	Convenience Store	50 N 4th St
Wenger's Bakery	Convenience Store	900 N 10th St
Winners Markets	Convenience Store	800 N 6th St

Treatment Centers in Reading

11 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Child and Family Support Services	Both	610-376-8558
Childrens Home of Reading - Neag and Cottage RTF	Mental Health	610-478-8266
CHOR Youth and Family Services Inc - APHP	Mental Health	610-478-8266
Commonwealth Clinical Group Inc	Mental Health	610-372-5645 x302
Community Care and Add Recov Servs	Substance Abuse	717-296-8181
CONCERN Professional Services for - Children Youth and Families	Mental Health	610-541-2309 x416
Family Guidance Center - Friend Inc	Mental Health	610-374-4963
Family Guidance Center - The Hamburg Center	Mental Health	610-374-4963
Malvern Comm Health Services Inc - Reading	Mental Health	267-776-4171
Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc	Mental Health	610-777-7691 x151
WellSpan Philhaven	Mental Health	717-738-1125

Churches & Religious Organizations in Reading

121 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ADONAI RADIO	1229 OLEY ST
ADULLAM MINISTRIES INCORPORATED	108 NEWPORT AVE
ALIENTO DE VIDA INC	1507 N 14TH ST
BERKS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INC	955 E WYOMISSING BLVD
BETHANY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	1375 FRIEDENSBURG RD
BETHEL ROMANIAN INDEPENDENT PENTECOSTAL CHURCH	32 MORGANTOWN RD
CAROLYN W BURDINE & WOMEN OF LOVE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC	922 OLD WYOMISSING RD
CASA DE RESTAURACION EBENEZER INC	331 W GREEN ST
CATHOLIC SOUP KITCHEN INC	300 SCHOFFERS RD
CFR CENTRO DE FE Y RESTAURACION INC	1734 N 3RD ST
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF BERKS COUNT INC	2320 HAMPDEN BLVD
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF READING	566 MOHNS HILL RD
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH	840 PHILADELPHIA AVE
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION VISION FOR TODAY INC	145 S 8TH ST
CHRISTIAN CHURCH PATH OF HOLINESS IGLESIA CRISTIANA CAMINO DE	1134 SPRING ST FL2
CITY LIGHT MINISTRY	940 SPRUCE ST
CITY REACH CHURCH	950 WEISER ST
CONCILIO PENTECOSTAL EL LUQAR DE REFUGIO INC	834 CHESTNUT ST
CPC OF THE WMM - READING PA - TWO INC	228 N 14 ST EASTON
CPC OF THE WMM READING PA-ONE INC	1031 MEADE ST
EBENEZER MOUNTAIN VIEW CHURCH OF GOD	1255 HAMPDEN BLVD
EL GRAN MINISTERIO DE AMOR Y ESPERANZA INC	27 CRESTMONT ST
EL PORTICO EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH	142 S 6TH ST
ELOHIM CENTRO CRISTIANO RESTAURACION Y ADORACION	1009 ELIZABETH AVE
EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	49 CARROLL ST
EPHRATE WESLAYEN BIBLE HOLINESS CHURCH	729 BRUCKMAN AVE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERN CHURCH OF THE	16 TELFORD AVE
FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	410 S 14TH ST
FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER OF READING INC	2900 OLEY TNPK RD
FAITH TEMPLE	3211 WESTVIEW DR
FAITHCARE INC	621 CENTRE AVE
FATHER S HOUSE MINISTRY TRAINING CENTER	139 W OLEY ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	210 S 5TH ST
FIRST CENTURY WORSHIP CENTER	470 MOONFLOWER AVE
GODS WORSHIP & PRAISE TEMPLE OF SPIRIT & TRUTH MINISTRIES INC	442 SCHUYLKILL AVE
GOOD SHEPHERD EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	4201 STOUDTS FERRY BRIDGE RD
GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	1128 HAMPDEN BLVD
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	30 LIBERTY ST
GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF READING	1001 E WYOMISSING BLVD
HANNAHS HOPE MINISTRIES INC	736 UPLAND AVE
HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL READING	PO BOX 438
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH	601 N FRONT ST
HOPE OF THE NATIONS CHRISTIAN	134 NORTH 5TH STREET
IGLESIA CAMINO A LA RESTAURACION INC	423 GORDON ST
IGLESIA CRISTIANA CASA DEL REY	554 N 9TH ST
IGLESIA CRISTIANA NUEVA ESPERANZA	820 N 9TH ST
IGLESIA CRISTIANA PENTECOSTE MONTE DE LOS OLIVOS	1019 ROBESON ST
IGLESIA CRISTO ES EL CAMINO LA VERDAD Y LA VIDA	110 BERNHART AVE
IGLESIA DE CRISTO MISIONERA LA FAMILIA-1D INC	243 S 8TH ST
IGLESIA DE DIOS ISRAELITA	407 PEARL ST
IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL MI REGION ATLANTICO MEDIO INC	150 LOVE RD
IGLESIA EL PODER DE LA PALABRA DE DIOS	1221 BROADWAY AVE
IGLESIA EVANGELICA NUEVA VIDA	PO BOX 14984
IGLESIA MISIONERA LASENDA -MISSIONARY CHURCH THE PATH-	824 WASHINGTON ST
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL ARCA DE REFUGIO	215 N 13TH ST
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL JEHOVA ES MI PASTOR SALMO 23 INC	1415 PERKIOMEN AVE
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL JEHOVAH SHALOM A-G	PO BOX 17
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL MOVIMIENTO DE FE	PERKIOMEN AVE & SPRUCE ST
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL UN NUEVO COMIENZO INC	33 S 11TH ST
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN MINISTERS	121 VALLEY GREENE CIR
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES EVANGELICAL ARK OF REFUGE	1501 N 13TH ST
ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER OF GREATER READING	18 S NOBLE ST
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF BERKS COUNTY	55 SCOTLAND DR
JEFFREY D MILLER MINISTRIES INC	1610 LORRAINE RD
JESUS CHURCH PENNSYLVANIA	801 COMMERCE ST
JOURNEY IN FAITH VIA DE CRISTO	210 N 25TH ST
KAINOS A CHURCH OF CHRIST	60-2 MINT TIER
KIDS FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL	1307 LANCASTER PIKE W
KOINONIA HOLINESS CHURCH	1357 GREEN ST
LEAVE THE 99 FOR THE ONE	1140 SPRUCE ST
LIGHT OF LIFE MISSION INC	54 BRUMBACH ST
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTER	375 5TH STREET
LIGHTHOUSE WORSHIP CENTER INTERNATIONAL INC	623 N 4TH ST
LIVING WORD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	1110 SNYDER RD
LORANE CHAPEL ASSOCIATION	R D NO 3
LUTHERAN MISSION CENTER FOR LATINO- HISPANIC MINISTRY IN READING-BERKS	1015 WINDSOR STREET
MINISTERIO INTERNACIONAL MUJER DE HOY	926 FRANKLIN ST
MINISTERIO RAMA INTERNACIONAL	50 N 4TH ST APT 12D
MINISTERIOS UNIDOS EN EL AIRE	1920 KUTZTOWN RD SUITE J
NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF READING PA	107 GOSLING CT
NEW JOURNEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	138 S 6TH ST
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	50 NEW HOLLAND AVE
NEW PERSON MINISTRIES INC	317 N 6TH ST
ONE LUV INC	1335 PERRY ST
OVERCOMERS TABERNACLE OF PRAISE INC	36 HAYDEN CIR
OWN ROOTED CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES INC	249 PEARL ST
PARK ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	1045 N PARK RD
PATHWAY BIBLE INSTITUTE	712 BRIGHTON AVE
PENNSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	253 N 25TH ST
QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS CHAPEL INC	1711 HAMPDEN BLVD
READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES	1534 CLEVELAND AVE
READING CHURCH OF CHRIST	426 PEARL ST
READING HOUSE OF PRAYER	306 READING AVE
REFORMATION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	3670 PERKIOMEN AVE
RENEWED SPIRIT CHURCH	449 N 9TH ST
RESCATANDO LAS FAMILIAS INC	835 FRANKLIN ST APT 812
RG FAMILY MINISTRIES CONQUERING JERICHO INC	3321 REGENCY DR
SCHWARZWALD LUTHERAN CHURCH	250 CHURCH LANE RD
SHILLINGTON CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 66
SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ASSEMBLY 261 - WREATH 155 INC	411 CRESTMONT ST
SOLDOUT MINISTRIES	156 SKYLINE DR
SOUTH 9TH STREET MENNONITE CHURCH	145 S 9TH ST
SRI SRIKRISHNA ASHRAM INC	735 HIGH BLVD
ST ANDREWS ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH	2330 FREMONT AVE
ST CATHARINE OF SIENA RC CHURCH	4975 BOYERTOWN PIKE
ST LUKES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	449 N 9TH ST
ST MARKS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	1015 WINDSOR ST
ST NICHOLAS RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH	241 S 3RD ST # 243
ST PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH	1559 PERKIOMEN AVE
SUNRISE MISSION	3131 STATE HILL RD
TABERNACULO DE RESTAURACION RENACIMIENTO INC	630 LAUREL ST
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD JESUS IS ALIVE CENTER QUAKERTO	851 N 11TH ST
TODAYS VOICE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INC	2025 NOBLE ST
TRANSFORMCHURCH	621 CENTRE AVE
TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	19 VERMONT RD
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH OF READING	211 SCHUYLKILL AVE # 213
UNITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH	PO BOX 1697
US CHAPLAINS INTERNATIONAL INC	PO BOX 7472
YOKEFELLOWSHIP PRISON MINISTRY	PO BOX 223
ZION GATE MINISTRY	820 BINGAMAN ST
ZION SPIES LUTHERAN CHURCH	310 SPIES CHURCH RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reading

What is the population of Reading?

Reading has a population of 94,836 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 9,638 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is Reading expensive to live in?

Reading has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $45,599, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Reading safe?

Public safety is a concern in Reading, with a violent crime rate of 865 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,904 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Reading receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Reading?

Reading has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Reading?

The unemployment rate in Reading is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,223. There are 8,917 business establishments in the area, including 774 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 5.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Reading?

The median home value in Reading is $109,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $256,603. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,018. Fair market rent is $996 for a 1-bedroom and $1,225 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 39.7%. The average annual property tax is $7,380.

How are the schools in Reading?

Schools in Reading score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 11.7% of adults in Reading hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.7% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Reading?

The obesity rate in Reading is 43.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.6% of adults are smokers. 38.7% are physically inactive. 86.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,590.

What is transportation like in Reading?

The average commute in Reading is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 63.7% of workers drive alone to work, 3.9% use public transit, and 5.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Reading?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Reading is 30.2% White, 10% Black or African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino. 46.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 53.1% speak Spanish. 3.4% of the population are military veterans. 19.9% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

West Reading, PA 4,537 pop · 1.1 mi Mount Penn, PA 3,236 pop · 2.1 mi Wyomissing, PA 11,100 pop · 2.1 mi Kenhorst, PA 2,987 pop · 2.4 mi Pennside, PA 5,406 pop · 2.6 mi Grill, PA 2,042 pop · 2.8 mi Colony Park, PA 1,125 pop · 2.9 mi Shillington, PA 5,462 pop · 3.3 mi Muhlenberg Park, PA 1,179 pop · 3.4 mi St. Lawrence, PA 1,755 pop · 3.4 mi Laureldale, PA 4,259 pop · 3.6 mi West Lawn, PA 1,213 pop · 3.6 mi Lincoln Park, PA 1,778 pop · 3.7 mi West Wyomissing, PA 3,263 pop · 3.8 mi

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