Zip 19611 (Reading, PA) Rankings

Reading, PA, ranked 17th in the 19611 BestPlaces rankings. With a population of 87,812, it is the fifth largest city in Pennsylvania. The city has a strong industrial base and is home to several Fortune 500 companies including Penske Truck Leasing and Boscov's Department Store. Reading boasts a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including trails for hiking and biking, as well as riverside parks for swimming and fishing. It also has several museums and art galleries to explore and plenty of shopping opportunities in its downtown area. Additionally, the city has an excellent public school system with high ratings from national education organizations. Overall, Reading offers residents an outstanding quality of life with all the amenities that come with living in a large city along with the charm of a small town community.

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