Reading, Pennsylvania

Population 88,096

Reading is located in Berks County, PA. The population is 88,096, making Reading the largest city in Berks County and the 5th largest city in the state of Pennsylvania.

There are 30 public schools in Reading with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Reading is low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Reading is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Reading property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Reading include West Reading, Mount Penn and Lower Alsace Township.

Reading Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 35%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.2%

Crime Rate

33.77% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 142
  • Violent Crimes: 710
  • Robbery: 71
  • Burglary: 213
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

99.16% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Reading
  • 0.11 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

311 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 34
  • Superfunds: 14
  • Tanks & Spills: 260

Unemployment

High 6.7%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

30 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 30 K-12 public schools in Reading, PA and 15 private schools. Homefacts rates Reading's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
15 Private Schools

Albright Early Learning Center

Alvernia Montessori School

Cabrini Academy Early Learning Center

Callowhill Nursery School & Kindergarten

Chor Day Academy

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8 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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1 Registered Offender search the registered offender database

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Reading, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Reading, PA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $724
  • 1 Bedroom: $853
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,092
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,353
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,481

Zip Codes

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Environmental Hazards

311 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Reading, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Reading, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Reading, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.63°
  • February 33.4°
  • March 43.73°
  • April 54.08°
  • May 63.75°
  • June 72.46°
  • July 77.43°
  • August 74.28°
  • September 67.55°
  • October 56.08°
  • November 44.38°
  • December 35.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Reading, PA

Earthquakes
Reading, PA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Reading, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Reading, PA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Reading, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Reading, PA: $25,865

Unemployment

Unemployment in Reading is 6.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 67.19%
White Collar - 32.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Joseph R. Pitts

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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23 Cemeteries view all

43 FCC Towers view all

16 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

5 Libraries view all

9 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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