Reading SnackAbility
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Crime in Reading summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Reading. Key points include:
There were 148 total crimes in Reading in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Reading is 572.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Reading is 38.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Reading is 533.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Reading is -73.01% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Reading Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Reading / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 148 | 572.1 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 38.7 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 23.2 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 138 | 533.4 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 77.3 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 113 | 436.8 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 19.3 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Reading summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Reading. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Reading is 162 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Reading is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Reading is $915,078.
The median income in Reading is $165,912.
Reading's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Reading Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Reading | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 275 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Reading, MA Weather
The average high in Reading is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Reading |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Reading Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Reading
The current population in Reading is 25,612. The population has increased 5.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,612 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 25,448 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 25,415 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 25,483 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 25,236 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 25,132 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 25,100 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 25,769 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 25,490 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 25,357 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 25,176 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 24,957 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 24,753 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 24,504 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 24,261 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Reading
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Reading is:
84.3% White with 21,585 White residents.
0.5% African American with 122 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.3% Asian with 1,611 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 101 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 762 Two Or More residents.
5.6% Hispanic with 1,431 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Reading | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Reading
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Reading is 51.7% female with 13,235 female residents.
Reading is 48.3% male with 12,377 male residents.
| Gender | Reading | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Reading for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Reading completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Reading completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Reading completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Reading completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Reading completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Reading completed bachelor's degree.
26.0% of adults in Reading completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Reading completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Reading completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Reading | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Reading, Massachusetts
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2.4% of households in Reading earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Reading earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.4% of households in Reading earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Reading earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.2% of households in Reading earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.2% of households in Reading earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.3% of households in Reading earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Reading earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.7% of households in Reading earn $150,000 to $199,999.
40.8% of households in Reading earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Reading | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.2% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 40.8% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
