Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
West Reading is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,537. Residents earn $61,974 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Reading receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. West Reading offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Reading is $61,974, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in West Reading is $159,700, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,159 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 1,191 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 2,834 per 100,000, 45% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Reading experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 69.0% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 31.0% |
| 131% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,974 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,106 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,856 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,917 |
| County GDP | $26,580M |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Healthcare | 964 |
| Retail | 1,095 |
| Manufacturing | 461 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.62% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $159,700 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $236,500 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $185 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.5% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,159 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.62% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Total Violent | 1,190.8/100K |
| 213% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 71.5/100K |
| Robbery | 166.7/100K |
| Assault | 952.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,834.0/100K |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 452.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,238.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 142.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 301 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3338°N, 75.9469°W |
| County FIPS | 42011 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 7,690/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Retail Stores | 1,095 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |