Reading Metro Area, PA
Living in the Reading Metro Area
Bikeability31
Walkability45
Commute52
Public Transit34
Affordability57
Public Safety75
Airports40
Hospitals58
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
418kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate37%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$179kMedian Home Value+$8.3k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$754Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Reading Metro Area
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in the Reading Metro Area
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Reading Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding74
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Reading Metro Area, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Reading Metro Area, PA
Holy Guardian Angels Regional School
2 miles, S
Albright Early Learning Center
2 miles, S
Hildebrandt Learning Center
4 miles, SW
Chor Day Academy
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Reading Metro Area, PA
Albright College
4 miles, S
Alvernia University
7 miles, S
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Reading Metro Area, PA
St Joseph Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Surgical Institute of Reading
5 miles, SW
Reading Hospital
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Reading Metro Area, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
30 miles, NE
Harrisburg International Airport
47 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
52 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
59 miles, E