Livability Score

86
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Caffe Nero
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Gingerbread Construction Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rebecca's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Cravings Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Creations Coffee
Coffee Shop
Heavenly Donuts
Coffee Shop
Heav'nly Donuts
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
IMAX
Cinema
Wakefield History Museum
Museum
Wilmington Town Museum
Museum
Showcase Cinemas Woburn
Cinema
Greater Boston Stage Company
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (10) F
Bunratty Tavern
Bar
The Chocolate Truffle
Sweets
Square Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Liquor Junction
Alcohol
Bay State Liquors
Alcohol
Dandi Lyons Ice Cream
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Eastgate Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Winfrey's Fudge
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Colonial Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (4) F
Healthy Changes Pilates
Gym
Fitness Within
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Sweat Fixx
Gym
McCarthy Senior Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Rebirth Body Transformation Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Boston Rock Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
RMA Fitness Center
Gym
Fit Revolution
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Professor's Market
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Lucci's Supermarket and Deli
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Apna Bazar
Grocery Store
The Bread Shop
Bakery
The Farmland
Grocery Store
Guilio's Bakery
Bakery
Shaws Supermarket
Grocery Store
Colarusso's Bakery
Bakery
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Natural Food Exchange
Grocery Store
J&B Butcher
Butcher
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Parks (28) A+
Birch Meadow Complex
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Common Historic District
Park
Hunt Memorial Park
Park
Haverhill/Charles Triangle
Park
Elm Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Colonel Connelly Park
Park
Leach Park
Park
Daycare Center Playground
Playground
Daycare Center Playground
Playground
Sturges Park
Park
Freeman Park
Park
Hall Park
Park
Chestnut Street Complex
Park
Kidspot
Playground
Veterans Field
Park
Lower Common
Park
Upper Common
Park
North Parish Park
Park
Ipswich River Park
Park
Yale Avenue Historic District
Park
Hiker Monument and Rockery
Park
Swing sets
Playground
Town Park
Park
Shops (31) C+
P&S Convenient
Convenience Store
Tin Bucket
Gift Shop
Simms Jewelers
Fashion
Ciao Bella Nails
Beauty
Goodhearts Children's Shop
Clothing
Herbal Spa
Beauty
O'Dea's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Kaleyedascope Salon
Hairdresser
Raspberry Beret
Clothing
Mane 565
Hairdresser
Chief's Baber Shop
Hairdresser
Atlantic Framing Company
Gift Shop
The Flower Shoppe of Eric's
Florist
Mary Roses Quilts & Treasures
Gift Shop
Salon Fringe
Hairdresser
The Hitching Post
Gift Shop
Reading Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Tropical Nail & Spa
Beauty
K & G Fashion Superstore
Clothing
Elle Salon
Hairdresser
The Paper Store
Gift Shop
Verizon
Electronics
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Jordan's Furniture
Furniture
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Reading.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations A+
Salem St @ John St
Bus Stop
Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Spring St
Bus Stop
Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
Bus Stop
Harnden St @ Union St
Bus Stop
Salem St opp Spring St
Bus Stop
Salem St opp Manning St
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Manning St
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Winter St
Bus Stop
Salem St opp Winter St
Bus Stop
Lincoln St @ Reading Depot
Bus Stop
Reading
Transit Station
Salem St opp Libby Ave
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Libby Ave
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Elliott St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Eliot St
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Governor Dr
Bus Stop
Salem St opp Governors Dr
Bus Stop
Walkers Brook Dr opp New Crossing Rd
Bus Stop
Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd
Bus Stop
55 Walkers Brook Dr
Bus Stop
Lowell St @ Main St
Bus Stop
Lowell St @ Main St
Bus Stop
North Ave opp Lakeview Office Pk
Bus Stop
North Ave @ Lakeside Office Pk
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.4% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Reading is 164/100 - which is 23% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A+

Reading crime rates are 604 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
588 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
16 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Reading is $131,515 - which is 85% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$131,515 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Reading Fire Department
Fire Station
Reading Police Department
Police
Family Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Reading Dental Associates
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Reading Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Reading Dental
Dentist
Bear Mountain at Reading
Nursing Home
Woodbriar Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
Nursing Home
CVS
Pharmacy
Wilmington Health Care Center
Nursing Home
afc Urgent Care
Clinic
The Medicine Store
Pharmacy
Winchester Hospital Endoscopy Center
Clinic
Redstone Dental Center
Dentist
Dr. Bruce M. Doyle
Dentist
Woburn Family Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Albion Dental Care
Dentist
Wakefield Police Department
Police
Smith's Drug
Pharmacy
Town of Wakefield Fire Department
Fire Station
Stoneham Dental Care
Dentist
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Reading home prices are $594,000 - which is 74% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$594,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Reading graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (9) A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle
Birch Meadow
J Warren Killam
Walter S Parker Middle
Austin Preparatory School
Reading Montessori School
Alice M Barrows
Wood End Elementary School
Joshua Eaton
Walton
Dolbeare
E Ethel Little School
Wildwood
Lynnfield Middle School
St Joseph School
Robin Hood
L D Batchelder
Galvin Middle School
Odyssey Day School
North Reading Middle
Woburn Street
Mary D Altavesta
Summer Street
Abundant Life Christian School
Linscott-Rumford
High Schools (2) D-
Reading Memorial High
Austin Preparatory School
North Reading High
Wilmington High
Lynnfield High
Wakefield Memorial High
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ratings A+

Reading has an overall rating of 98% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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Reading, MA Area Guide

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Reading Area Facts

  • Reading has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Reading crime rates are 57% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Reading is 23% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Reading, Massachusetts - A Great Place To Live! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Reading, Massachusetts is wonderful as it has all the small town charm while not being too far away from the big city of Boston! People in this community are quite friendly and neighborly, the school district is great, and there are fun things to do right here in town!
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Another thing I really love about Reading is you really get to experience all four of the seasons here. Summers can get hot with the humidity and winters can be quite cold with the wind chills, but to me it is surely worth it as you also get to have beautiful spring flowers and vibrant crisp autumns with brilliant shades of leaves.

One of the best attractions here is the Beanstalk Adventure Ropes Course that my kids have a blast every time we go there! This is an obstacle course of ropes and zip lines inside of a furniture store. A truly unique experience that all kids and adults too should try at least once in their lifetime! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Reading? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Birch Meadow Complex
      Memorial Park
      Common Historic District
      Hunt Memorial Park
      Haverhill/Charles Triangle
      Elm Park
      Washington Park
      Colonel Connelly Park

      Entertainment

      IMAX
      Wakefield History Museum
      Wilmington Town Museum
      Showcase Cinemas Woburn
      Greater Boston Stage Company

      Food & Drink

      Bunratty Tavern
      The Chocolate Truffle
      Square Liquors
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Liquor Junction

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Reading? Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Reading.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Reading? The cost of living in Reading is 164/100 - which is 23% higher than Massachusetts.
      Reading
      164

      64% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Reading? Reading crime rates are 604, which are 57% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      604 per 100k people

      74% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 166

      74% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Reading? The median income in Reading is $131,515 which is 85% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $131,515138% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $54,70683% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Reading a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Reading home prices? Reading home prices are $594,000 - which is 74% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $594,000222% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,36344% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      33% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Reading have good schools? The Reading graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      38% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Reading a good place to live? Reading has an overall rating of 98% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      98%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      9 total surveys

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