Reading, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
94,836 Population 9,638/sq mi density
$45,599 Median Income $21,394 per capita
$109,800 Home Value $267,494 Zillow
$1,018 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
338 Violent Crime/100K 1,447 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$45,599 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $1,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
338
per 100,000 residents
11% below
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
1,447
per 100,000 residents
26% below
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
7.2 avg 6.3
Rape
34.7 avg 40.0
Robbery
100.1 avg 73.9
Assault
196.2 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
233.0 avg 271.0
Theft
972.7 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
227.9 avg 282.7
Arson
13.3

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime338.2
Murder7.2
Rape34.7
Robbery100.1
Aggravated Assault196.2

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime1,446.9
Burglary233.0
Theft/Larceny972.7
Vehicle Theft227.9
Arson13.3

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)46