Livability Score

58
/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.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Reader.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Reader is 82/100 - which is 4% lower than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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Reader crime rates are 1,503 per 100k, which is 3% higher than West Virginia
Property Crime
1,229 crimes per 100k
Violent Crime
274 crimes per 100k
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The median income in Reader is $30,509 - which is 28% lower than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$30,509 F
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Reader home prices are $95,900 - which is 11% lower than West Virginia
Home Price
$95,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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The Reader graduation rate is 63% - which is 19% lower than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
63% F
Short Line School
Valley High School
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Reader Area Facts

  • Reader has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Reader crime rates are 3% higher than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Reader is 4% lower than the West Virginia average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Reader? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Reader.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Reader? The cost of living in Reader is 82/100 - which is 4% lower than West Virginia.
      Reader
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      Crime

      What is the crime rate in Reader? Reader crime rates are 1,503, which are 3% higher than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,503 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 67

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Reader? The median income in Reader is $30,509 which is 28% lower than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $30,50945% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,68714% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Reader a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Reader home prices? Reader home prices are $95,900 - which is 11% lower than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $95,90048% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      91%

      44% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Reader have good schools? The Reader graduation rate is 63% - which is 19% lower than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Reader a good place to live? Reader has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      n/a%

      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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