Reading Town, MA
Living in Reading Town
Bikeability65
Walkability49
Commute17
Public Transit74
Affordability7
Public Safety91
Airports51
Hospitals51
Colleges93
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+871 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
64%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate15%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree31%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$133kMedian Household Income+$34k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty
37 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more25%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts66%
Sales and office18%
Service8%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation11%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$563kMedian Home Value+$107k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$260 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K46%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas2%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Reading Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Reading Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
Mar | 36 | 5 | 9 |
Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
Dec | 32 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Reading Town
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Reading Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Reading Town, MA
Austin Preparatory School
1 miles, W
Reading Montessori School
1 miles, SW
St Joseph School
3 miles, SE
Abundant Life Christian School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Reading Town, MA
Tufts University
9 miles, S
Merrimack College
9 miles, N
Lesley University
11 miles, S
Cambridge College
11 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Reading Town, MA
Winchester Hospital
5 miles, S
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
6 miles, SE
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
6 miles, SW
North Shore Medical Center -
10 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Reading Town, MA
Manchester Airport
32 miles, NW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
40 miles, N
Worcester Regional Airport
43 miles, SW