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PA area data

Reading, PA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Reading.

Population: 117,503 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Reading, PA is $208,721 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,800 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,388/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$208,721

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$208,721
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+27.2%
5-year appreciation
+52.6%
10-year appreciation
+208.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$208,721
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$289,800
Median list price
$305,830
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
196
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+4.2%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
100

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,388/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
25
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
8
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Reading SD, Reading Muhlenberg CTC, Muhlenberg SD
Schools include
Tenth & Penn El Sch, Glenside El Sch, Riverside El Sch, Lauers Park El Sch, Northwest MS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A17
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Former Exide Technologies Laureldale (1.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.8 in
Annual snowfall
18.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
287

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
64,930
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,858

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
49
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (12 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
220
Nearest airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
70
Hospitals include
HAVEN BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, READING HOSPITAL, PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-222 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,945
Housing built before 1970
75.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,434
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
152,923
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ReadingState medianUS median
Median home value$208,721$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$289,800$254,900$325,000
Median days on market12 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,388/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,434$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Reading, PA?
$208,721.
What is the median sale price in Reading, PA?
$289,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Reading, PA?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Reading, PA?
Typical rent: $1,388/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Reading, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Reading, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A17; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Reading, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Reading, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Reading, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Former Exide Technologies Laureldale , 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve Reading, PA?
25 schools (14 elementary, 8 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Reading, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Reading, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Reading, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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