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Reading, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County
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
C
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
865 violent crimes/100K (128% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Colleges & Universities in Reading (7)
Reading Area Community College
Public · Associate's · 6,383 students
In-state: $10,890 Out-state: $12,030
Alvernia University
Private Non-Profit · Graduate · 3,117 students
In-state: $42,810 Out-state: $42,810 Admit: 62%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Public · Bachelor's · 2,306 students
In-state: $15,944 Out-state: $26,668 Admit: 97%
Albright College
Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's · 1,777 students
In-state: $28,794 Out-state: $28,794 Admit: 86%
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Private Non-Profit · Associate's · 305 students
In-state: $14,271 Out-state: $14,271 Admit: 20%
American Barber and Beauty Academy
Private For-Profit · Certificate · 235 students