Reading City, PA
Living in Reading City
Bikeability66
Walkability78
Commute52
Public Transit68
Affordability97
Public Safety48
Airports41
Hospitals62
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
88kPopulation+828 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian21%
Hispanic or Latino67%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school32%
High school graduate35%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$4k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$7.7k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached53%
1 unit, detached11%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas1%
Utility gas52%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Reading City
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Property Crime in Reading City
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Reading City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Reading City, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Reading City, PA
St Margaret School
1 miles, NW
Chor Day Academy
1 miles, NW
Fairview Christian School
1 miles, SE
Berks Catholic High School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Reading City, PA
Albright College
2 miles, NE
Alvernia University
2 miles, S
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
14 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Reading City, PA
Reading Hospital
1 miles, SW
Surgical Institute of Reading
3 miles, W
St Joseph Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Reading City, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
33 miles, NE
Harrisburg International Airport
45 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
49 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
59 miles, E