Reading, PA Housing


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Reading, PA has a median housing value of $206,000 which is lower than the US median value of $338,100. However, when compared to the US appreciation rate of 8.27%, Reading's 1 year house appreciation rate is 11.29%. This indicates that house values in this area are appreciating at a higher rate than the national average. Given this trend, Reading appears to be an attractive market for potential homebuyers and investors.

The median home cost in Reading is $206,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 73.3%. Home Appreciation in Reading is up 17.1%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Reading real estate is 78 years old
The Rental Market in Reading
- Renters make up 49.4% of the Reading population
- 3.9% of houses and apartments in Reading, are available to rent

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Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingReading, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  36,075.0139,647,020.0
  5342
  $206,000$338,100
  17.1%16.6%
  60.4%57.0%
  73.3%101.1%
  $20.10$10.98
  $1,670$2,690
  35.8%57.4%
  10.2%11.2%
  53.9%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  3.9%1.9%
  0.2%0.4%
  0.8%0.7%
  0.4%0.4%
  0.3%3.6%
  4.6%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  4.0%2.6%
  11.3%2.4%
  13.3%2.8%
  18.5%3.9%
  17.2%4.5%
  18.4%11.3%
  9.6%13.0%
  4.9%20.1%
  1.4%13.6%
  0.3%8.3%
  0.4%9.7%
  0.7%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  1.2%13.6%
  1.2%13.6%
  3.7%13.6%
  4.3%13.2%
  10.1%14.8%
  3.7%13.6%
  11.1%10.0%
  9.0%4.7%
  50.4%12.2%
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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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