At a Glance
Median Income
$61,974
$49,106 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
Zillow: $236,500
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
710/100K
3,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Reading Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Reading's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Reading a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Reading residents earn a median household income of $61,974 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,106. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Reading is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,500. Median rent is $1,159/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
West Reading reports 710 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,030/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in West Reading hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Reading has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,537
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density7,690/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,974
Per Capita$49,106
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$1,159
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$236,500
Housing Units1,831
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent710/100K
Property3,030/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault639/100K
Burglary213/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation301 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
West Reading was founded in 1907.
The median home in West Reading was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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