Reading, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
25,769
Population Density
2,583
Labor Participaton
72.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
62.0%
Median Household Income
$114,354
Median Individual Income
$63,226
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$85,245

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$491,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,349
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,564
Housing Units
9,886
People who reside in Reading live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
70%
Apt, Condo, Other
30%
Analysis

Income

Households in Reading earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 90% higher per household.

Housing

Reading has a median house price of $491,200. The cost of homeownership is significantly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Reading is 33% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 11%

Demographics

The median age in Reading is 42. Reading has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.

Reading ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Reading Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 491,200 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,564 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,349 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 4.1% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 21% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 2,583 885 93
Personal Comparison
Reading Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 114,354 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 63,226 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 85,245 60,923 46,881
Median Age 41.9 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 72.2% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 62.0% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Reading, MA
2,583
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Reading is comparable to that of a Small City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics