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Reading, PA vs Fredericksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Household income in Fredericksburg, is 87% more than it is in Reading and is 5% above the National Average.
- Reading unemployment rate is 14.8%.
- Fredericksburg unemployment rate is 6.1%.

Economy
 Reading, PAFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate14.8%6.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.6%1.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth21.0%37.8%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%5.3%6.2%
 Income Taxes6.5%5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$18,557$40,619$37,638
 Household Income$38,738$72,293$69,021
 Family Median Income$47,721$100,139$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Reading, PAFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K20.6%9.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.3%3.1%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K14.3%6.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.2%7.2%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K8.6%5.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.6%8.1%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.8%12.0%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.5%14.3%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K8.3%13.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.5%11.1%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K1.3%10.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Reading, PAFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Management, business, finance6.1%22.5%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science1.7%10.0%6.5%
 Community, social services2.8%1.9%1.8%
 Legal0.2%1.4%1.2%
 Education, library3.6%7.6%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.2%1.5%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.1%5.1%6.2%
 Healthcare support6.9%3.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.7%1.5%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving6.7%5.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.1%3.7%3.6%
 Personal care2.7%2.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.1%18.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry2.9%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.8%6.1%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving31.2%9.1%13.1%

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611
ZIPS IN FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
22401

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