Best Places to Live in Reading (zip 19601), Pennsylvania

Small city - East-central Pennsylvania, 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Reading (zip 19601) is 14.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Reading (zip 19601) jobs have increased by 0.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Reading (zip 19601)'s cost of living is 21.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Reading (zip 19601)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 19601 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Berks county remained moderately Republican, 53.2% to 45.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Reading (zip 19601)'s population is 34,516 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Reading (zip 19601) is Real Estate: $115,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.3%.

SCHOOLS

Reading (zip 19601) public schools spend $12,771 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.5 students per teacher in Reading (zip 19601). More Education

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Housing Market in Reading

It's a good time to buy in Reading. Home Appreciation is up 11.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Reading is $115,000.

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MAPS OF READING (ZIP 19601), PENNSYLVANIA

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