Reading, PA Rankings


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Reading, PA is a city with an estimated population of 88,082 people according to the 2020 US Census. It ranked #14 in BestPlaces' list of \"Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania\" due to its relatively low cost of living, good public schools, and diverse array of restaurants. Additionally, Reading ranked #19 on BestPlaces' list of \"Most Affordable Places to Live in Pennsylvania,\" indicating that it has a comparatively low cost of living when compared to the rest of the state. The city also scored well in terms of its educational offerings, ranking #21 on BestPlaces' list of \"Best Cities for Education in Pennsylvania.\" This shows that Reading has numerous good school districts within its boundaries that provide high-quality education to its students. Overall, Reading ranks highly among Pennsylvania cities according to BestPlaces and provides residents with access to quality schools and affordable living costs.

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#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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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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