West Reading, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
4,268
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
19.0%
Median Home
$117,400
Median Income
$47,071
Median Rent
$812
West Reading SnackAbility
7
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Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
West Reading, PA Crime Report
158
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,740.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
51.03%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Reading / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 158 | 3,740.5 | 1,709.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 710.2 | 306.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 71.0 | 76.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 27 | 639.2 | 191.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 128 | 3,030.3 | 1,403.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 9 | 213.1 | 182.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 113 | 2,675.2 | 1,124.2 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 142.0 | 96.8 | 219.9 |
West Reading, PA Photos
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Rankings for West Reading in Pennsylvania
Map Of West Reading, PA
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Population over time in West Reading
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,268 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 4,215 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 4,211 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 4,198 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 4,191 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 4,204 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 4,209 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 4,208 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 4,208 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 4,210 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Reading
| Race | West Reading | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.7% | 76.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 7.0% | 10.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 26.0% | 7.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in West Reading
| Gender | West Reading | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Reading for adults over 25
| Education | West Reading | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For West Reading, Pennsylvania
| Income | West Reading | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.9% | 15.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 6.6% | 7.7% |
