Reading, Pennsylvania

US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates ยท 2022

PA

Reading Demographics Overview

Total Population
94,601
ACS 2022 estimate
Median Household Income
$42,852
Annual household income
โ–ผ 43% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$96,900
Owner-occupied homes
โ–ผ 66% vs US avg
Median Gross Rent
$942
Monthly rent (incl. utilities)
โ–ผ 19% vs US avg
Median Age
31.1 years
Median age of residents
โ–ผ 20% vs US avg

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$42,852
US avg: $74,580
vs. National Median-42.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$96,900
US avg: $281,900
Median Gross Rent
$942/mo
US avg: $1,163/mo
Rent vs. National Avg-19.0%

Population

Total Population94,601
Median Age
31.1 years
US avg: 38.9 yrs

Data Source

Data for Reading comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, covering the period 2018โ€“2022.

The ACS 5-Year estimates provide the most reliable demographic statistics available, especially for smaller communities, by pooling 5 years of survey data.

Learn more about the ACS โ†’

Reading, PA โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Reading demographics

What is the population of Reading, Pennsylvania?

According to the US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022), the population of Reading, Pennsylvania is 94,601.

What is the median household income in Reading?

The median household income in Reading, Pennsylvania is $42,852 per year, according to the 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates. The US national median household income is approximately $74,580.

What is the cost of living in Reading?

Key cost indicators for Reading, Pennsylvania:. Median home value: $96,900. Median gross rent: $942/month. Median household income: $42,852/year

What is the median home value in Reading?

The median home value in Reading, Pennsylvania is $96,900, compared to the national median of approximately $281,900.

What is the average age in Reading?

The median age in Reading, Pennsylvania is 31.1 years, compared to the US national median age of approximately 38.9 years.

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