Reading PA Homes for Sale
Reading was founded in 1743 by two of William Penn’s sons, Richard and Thomas. The town thrived into a bustling city in the early twentieth century, serving as a key transport location for northern coal mining operations. As a matter of fact, the “Reading Railroad” on every Monopoly board is a direct reference to this very city. Today, Reading is a rebounding urban area with highly affordable real estate prices. In 2007, Reading was featured by the NBC today show as one of the “Top Up and Coming Neighborhoods” in the US. Reading is located 1 hour from Philadelphia and 2 hours from Baltimore.
Population
- 80,769 Residents
- 48.3% male
- 51.7% female
Demographics
- 48.1% White
- 37.3% Hispanic
- 22.3% Other
- 4.2% Biracial
Residents by age
- 29.9% under 18
- 11.7% 18 – 24
- 28.9% 25 – 44
- 17.0% 45 – 64
- 12.4% over 65
- Median age is 30 years old
Estimated median household income is $24,026
Estimated median house/condo value is $48,000