Livability Score

80
/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 B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Simply Bold Cafe
Coffee Shop
Squawk Café
Coffee Shop
Six-One-Oh Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Greenhouse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
New York Bagelry
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
Santander Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Reading Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Genesius Theater
Theatre Arts
Reading Movies 11 and IMAX
Cinema
Miller Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Reading Area Firefighters Museum
Museum
Berks History Center
Museum
Peace Rock
Attraction
Nightclub Reverb
Nightclub
Reading Public Museum
Museum
Gene L. Shirk Stadium
Stadium
Freedman Gallery
Art Gallery
Wachovia Theatre
Theatre Arts
FirstEnergy Stadium
Stadium
Fox Berkshire
Cinema
AMC Cinemas 10
Cinema
Don Thomas Stadium
Stadium
American Museum of Veterinary Medicine
Museum
Mid Atlantic Air Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (13) F
Reading Distilling Guild
Bar
The Speckled Hen
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Brewer's Bar and Grill
Bar
Beer Mart
Alcohol
Willow Creek Brewing
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Traveler's Pub
Bar
The Bar Cart
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
The Barley Mow
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Oakbrook Brewing Company
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Little Brown Jug
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chapman's Deli
Deli
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Zoup!
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Liberty Ale House
Bar
concession stand
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (11) A+
Olivet Boys & Girls PAL Unit
Community Centre
George Washington Carver American Legion Post 962
Community Centre
3rd and Spruce Recreation Center
Community Centre
Olivet Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Elta K Bitz Bicentennial House
Community Centre
Schlegel Park Field House
Community Centre
Berk's Gymnastic Academy
Gym
Pendora Park Field House
Community Centre
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
Keffer Park Field House
Community Centre
O’Pake Community Center
Community Centre
Schumo Center for Fitness and Well-Being
Gym
Wyomissing Field House
Gym
Goodwill Beneficial Association
Community Centre
Antietam Valley Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
PA Fitness
Gym
Exeter Fitness & Training
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Homemade Cravings
Bakery
Redner's
Grocery Store
Shillington Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Nature's Garden
Health Food
Weis
Grocery Store
Parks (60) A+
Cedar Street Park
Park
Essick Park
Park
2nd & Oley
Park
Front and Schiller Playground
Park
Barbey's Playground
Park
Centre Park
Park
Lance Place
Park
City Park
Park
3rd and Spruce Park
Park
Reading Iron Playground
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
12th & Chestnut
Park
3rd and Spring Playground
Park
Hillside Playground
Park
10th & South Playground
Park
Heritage Park
Park
9th & Marion
Park
Baer Park
Park
Schlegel Park
Park
Hampden Park
Park
Neversink Playground
Park
16th and Haak Playground
Park
6th and Amity Playground
Playground
11th and Pike Playground
Park
West Reading Playground
Park
Shops (8) F
Royer's Flowers and Gifts
Florist
Fanny Babysitter
Beauty
Elena's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Bitplaza
Mall
Speedway
Convenience Store
William H. Diller
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Serenity Boutique
Clothing
Texture Curl Bar
Hairdresser
Finch + Fern
Furniture
Wawa
Convenience Store
Luxe Cosmetic Studio
Beauty
Justice
Clothing
The Children's Place
Clothing
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
New York & Company
Clothing
Loft
Clothing
Berkshire Boot & Shoe Shoppe
Shoes
The Shoppes at Wyomissing
Mall
Meraki Salon
Hairdresser
Chico's
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
J.Jill
Clothing
Dandelion
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.3% take public transportation in Reading.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
Stop 10
Bus Stop
Stop 5
Bus Stop
Stop 9
Bus Stop
Stop 6
Bus Stop
BARTA Transportation Center
Bus Station
Stop 4
Bus Stop
Stop 7
Bus Stop
Stop 3
Bus Stop
Stop 2
Bus Stop
Stop 8
Bus Stop
Stop 1
Bus Stop
BARTA Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.3% B
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Reading is 89/100 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Reading crime rates are 3,193 per 100k, which is 81% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
2,685 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
507 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Reading is $35,745 - which is 35% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$35,745 F
Unemployment Rate
6.9% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rainbow Fire Company
Fire Station
Berks Community Health Center
Doctor
Reading Hose Fire Company
Fire Station
Reading Fire Department, Engine 9 & Ladder 3
Fire Station
West Reading Fire Department
Fire Station
Reading Fire Department
Fire Station
West Reading PD
Police
Reading Hospital
Hospital
Miller Cheryl DDS
Dentist
Reading Hospital at Wyomissing
Clinic
Central Berks Regional Police Department
Police
State Police Station Troop L
Police
Reading Heath Urgent Care
Clinic
Wyomissing Fire Department
Fire Station
Kenhorst Fire Company
Fire Station
Dental Health Services
Dentist
Goodwill Fire Company
Fire Station
Mount Penn Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Reading Pediatric Office
Doctor
Berks Endodontics
Doctor
Family Medicine - Tower Health Medical Group
Doctor
Reading Oral Surgery Group
Dentist
Children's Dental Health of Wyomissing
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Reading home prices are $79,500 - which is 53% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$79,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D-

The Reading graduation rate is 59% - which is 31% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
59% F
Elementary Schools (37) A+
Lauers Park El Sch
Tenth & Green El Sch
Tenth & Penn El Sch
Southwest Ms
Southern Ms
Southwest Ms
Tyson-Schoener El Sch
Amanda E Stout El Sch
Thirteenth & Green El Sch
St Margaret School
Chor Day Academy
Northwest Ms
Fairview Christian School
Twelfth & Marion El Sch
Northwest El Sch
Northeast Ms
Sixteenth & Haak El Sch
West Reading El Ctr
Riverside El Sch
Millmont El Sch
Nhs School Of Reading
Northwestern Human Services
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Opportunities School
Glenside El Sch
High Schools (14) A+
I-Lead Charter School
Reading Intermediate Hs
Chor Day Academy
Reading Shs
Fairview Christian School
Berks Catholic High School
Nhs School Of Reading
Northwestern Human Services
Reading Sda Jr Academy
Wyomissing Area Jshs
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc
Governor Mifflin Shs
Antietam Ms/Hs
Exeter Twp Shs
Muhlenberg Ms
Exeter Twp Jhs
Muhlenberg Hs
Wilson Hs
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ratings C+

Reading has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes F
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Reading, PA Area Guide

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Reading Area Facts

  • Reading has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Reading crime rates are 81% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Reading is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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Big City Fun in Reading, PA 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 27, 2010) Few people think of Reading, Pennsylvania as a great travel destination, but if you are looking for a big city feel, without all the big city traffic, clutter, and noise, Reading is right for you. Located just an hour outside of Philadelphia, Reading has everything you could want ...Read More from a travel destination, or your new home. Living just a few hours away I have had a chance to travel to Reading a few times, and have always had great experiences when I stayed.

Reading is home to the AHL team the Manchester Monarchs, playing from October to April. You won't want to miss this heart pounding experience. Everyone in the crowd will be chanting, and you can't help but get swept up in the moment. If you want to take it slow, stop in for a show at the Berks Ballet Theater, or the Reading Symphony Orchestra. With interests in the arts, you will never be disappointed.

To cap off your evening I would suggest heading out to one of the great night clubs in Reading. There is a club or bar for just about every personality, or lifestyle. You won't be disappointed making a nice trip to Reading, I know I enjoy it every time I go. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Reading? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cedar Street Park
      Essick Park
      2nd & Oley
      Front and Schiller Playground
      Barbey's Playground
      Centre Park
      Lance Place
      City Park

      Entertainment

      Santander Performing Arts Center
      Reading Civic Theatre
      Genesius Theater
      Reading Movies 11 and IMAX
      Miller Center for the Arts
      Reading Area Firefighters Museum
      Berks History Center
      Peace Rock

      Food & Drink

      Reading Distilling Guild
      The Speckled Hen
      McDonald's
      Brewer's Bar and Grill
      Beer Mart
      Willow Creek Brewing
      McDonald's
      Traveler's Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Reading? Of all people who commute, 6.3% take public transportation in Reading.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Reading? The cost of living in Reading is 89/100 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Reading
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Reading? Reading crime rates are 3,193, which are 81% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,193 per 100k people

      37% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      37% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Reading? The median income in Reading is $35,745 which is 35% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $35,74535% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,15043% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      49% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Berks Community Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Reading home prices? Reading home prices are $79,500 - which is 53% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $79,50057% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81714% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      38% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Reading have good schools? The Reading graduation rate is 59% - which is 31% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      59%

      28% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      36% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Reading a good place to live? Reading has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      36%

      7 total surveys

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