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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$109,800
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
12% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
39.7%
39% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
36,076
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$109,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$256,603
Median Sale Price
$185,000
Median List Price
$187,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
39.7%
Owner-Occupied
60.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$1,018/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,404/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
22 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
46
Price Drops
36.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$125
Active Inventory
77
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
39.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $109,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $256,603 |
| Median Sale Price | $185,000 |
| Median List Price | $187,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $125 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,018 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,404 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
| Days on Market | 22 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 36.4% |
| Homes Sold | 46 |
| Active Inventory | 77 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $125 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 39.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 36,076 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 32.7% |