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Reading, PA vs Osage, IA

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- The median age of a home in Reading is 3.8% younger than the median age of a home in Osage.
 Reading, PAOsage, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age53  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$151,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock44.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.73.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.0$11.0
 Homes Owned35.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented53.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Reading, PAOsage, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$940$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$590$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$950$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,410  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Reading, PAOsage, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Reading, PAOsage, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99911.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99918.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock15.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock12.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Reading, PAOsage, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock28.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews
David · Reading, PA
Reading realities
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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Lynn · Reading, PA
Best Time of Year
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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David · Schwenksville, PA
Relocation
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 Osage    1 Reviews
Jacob · Quantico, VA
Wonderful Place to live
Over 12 years ago

I was born and raised in Osage and the surrounding farm community. Osage is a very friendly place to live, and with only about 3000 people it is a very intimate  More

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