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West Reading

#6 in Best Places to Live in Berks County
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  • Town in Pennsylvania
  • 3 reviews
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A
    West Reading is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,215. West Reading is in Berks County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in West Reading offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Reading there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in West Reading and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in West Reading are highly rated.
    Population
    4,215
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $113,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $851
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      639.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      71
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      213.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,675.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      142
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%
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    Working in West Reading

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,289
    National
    $55,322
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    West Reading Reviews

    3 reviews
    I enjoy going to West Reading as it provides a variety of choices of food and beverages. From trying different kinds of cheeses as well as unique menu choices at Say Cheese, to trying an wide variety of craft beers at the Barley Mo. The area also provides an assortment of restaurants that provide Italian cuisine, Mexican cuisine, Chinese cuisine. I would definitely recommend anyone to come and take a drive on Penn Ave to experience all that West Reading has to offer.
    • Mar 1 2019
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    West Reading is an eclectic area outside of the City of Reading in Pennsylvania. There are numerous restaurants and unique shops to gaze through. It is very family friendly and a clean place!
    • July 27 2017
    • Overall Experience
    This area is pretty great. I've lived in this area when I was younger with my mother now I am renting my own residence here so it's definitely a great area.
    • Oct 5 2015
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