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
$247,610 Zillow
$1,159
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
440
Violent Crime/100K
2,532 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,974 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $1,159/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
440 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,537
Census 2023
Population Density
7,690
per square mile
Land Area
0.2
square miles (0.6 km²)
Median Age
34.9 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 32.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
62.8%
Black
5.4%
Hispanic
32.5%
Asian
6.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 70.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 31% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
70.4%
Spanish
31%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.5%
Veterans
5.2%
13% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.2%
9% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.9%
55% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.445
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,537 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,690 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.9% |
| Female | 51.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
Language
| English Only | 70.4% |
| Spanish | 31.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.5% |
| Veterans | 5.2% |
| Disability | 14.2% |
| Health Insurance | 96.1% |
| Uninsured | 3.9% |
| Broadband Access | 93.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.445 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |