Life in Reading research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Reading over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Reading:
The population in Reading is 10,490.
The median home value in Reading is $230,021.
The median income in Reading is $60,167.
The cost of living in Reading is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Reading is $871.
The unemployment rate in Reading is 5.1%.
The poverty rate in Reading is 12.9%.
The average high in Reading is 65.6° and the average low is 44.5°.
Crime in Reading summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Reading. Key points include:
There were 254 total crimes in Reading in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Reading is 2,284.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Reading is 152.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Reading is 2,131.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Reading is 7.80% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw | Reading / 100k People | Ohio / 100k People | National / 100k People | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 254 | 2,284.6 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 | 
| Violent Crime | 17 | 152.9 | 293.7 | 359.0 | 
| Murder | 1 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 
| Robbery | 2 | 18.0 | 45.5 | 61.0 | 
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 107.9 | 197.4 | 256.0 | 
| Property Crime | 237 | 2,131.7 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 | 
| Burglary | 25 | 224.9 | 206.0 | 229.0 | 
| Larceny | 192 | 1,726.9 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 | 
| Car Theft | 20 | 179.9 | 212.5 | 259.0 | 
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 Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Reading is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Reading is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Reading is $230,021.
The median income in Reading is $60,167.
| Living Expense | Reading | Ohio | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
The average high in Reading is 65.6° and the average low is 44.5°.
There are 79.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.1 inches of precipitation each year with 14.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Reading | 
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.6 | 
| Average Annual Low | 44.5 | 
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.1 | 
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.1 | 
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.0 | 
 
        
      The current population in Reading is 10,490. The population has increased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change | 
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,490 | -0.4% | 
| 2022 | 10,527 | 0.0% | 
| 2021 | 10,525 | 2.3% | 
| 2020 | 10,287 | -0.6% | 
| 2019 | 10,353 | 0.7% | 
| 2018 | 10,286 | 0.1% | 
| 2017 | 10,277 | -0.6% | 
| 2016 | 10,342 | -0.1% | 
| 2015 | 10,349 | -0.1% | 
| 2014 | 10,357 | -0.1% | 
| 2013 | 10,370 | 0.1% | 
| 2012 | 10,361 | -0.5% | 
| 2011 | 10,413 | -0.1% | 
| 2010 | 10,421 | - | 
82.1% White with 8,608 White residents.
5.5% African American with 574 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 298 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 1 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 487 Two Or More residents.
4.9% Hispanic with 518 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Reading | OH | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 76.5% | 58.2% | 
| African American | 5.5% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.7% | 
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 4.6% | 19.0% | 
Reading is 51.5% female with 5,406 female residents.
Reading is 48.5% male with 5,083 male residents.
| Gender | Reading | OH | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.7% | 50.5% | 
| Male | 48.5% | 49.3% | 49.5% | 
2.0% of adults in Reading completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Reading completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Reading completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Reading completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Reading completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Reading completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Reading completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Reading completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Reading completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Reading | OH | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% | 
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% | 
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% | 
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% | 
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% | 
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 
4.5% of households in Reading earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Reading earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.9% of households in Reading earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.8% of households in Reading earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Reading earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.8% of households in Reading earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.5% of households in Reading earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.9% of households in Reading earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Reading earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Reading earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Reading | OH | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 7.7% | 6.8% | 
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 11.9% | 10.4% | 
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.8% | 17.1% | 15.7% | 
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 13.2% | 12.7% | 
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.9% | 16.9% | 17.4% | 
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 8.5% | 12.6% |