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Rankings for Reading

Reading Ranked
#21 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#122 2005 Best Places to Live
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#214 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Decatur

Decatur Ranked
#52 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Decatur Ranked
#94 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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Decatur Ranked
#226 2005 Best Places to Live
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Decatur Ranked
#356 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 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 11 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 12 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 Decatur    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved to Decatur from Huntsville about 6 months ago. I love it! Traffic is mostly light, even at rush hour. You have enough shopping amenities here you rarely have to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I moved to Decatur three months ago from Huntsville and I am very satisfied with the city. Decatur boasts many amenities: on the river, surrounded on two sides by  More

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Over 6 years ago

I moved to Decatur from Huntsville a little over a year ago. I'm just not a big fan for a few reasons. #1 Brownsferry Nuclear Power Plant is exactly 10.43 miles from my  More

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