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West Reading, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,537
Population
7,690/sq mi density
$61,974
Median Income
$49,106 per capita
$159,700
Home Value
$236,500 Zillow
$1,159
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
710
Violent Crime/100K
3,030 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,974 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $1,159/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
710 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$159,700
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.4%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,831
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$159,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$236,500
Median Sale Price
$255,950
Median List Price
$249,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.4%
Owner-Occupied
45.6%
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:
$1,159/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
36 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
54.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $159,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $236,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $255,950 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $185 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,159 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $185 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,831 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 35.1% |