Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Reading
Reading, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,484
Population
25,501
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Reading is the place to be in the greater Boston Area
Peaceful
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Wooded
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Scenic
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Great Location
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Suburban
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Reading is a highly sought-after suburb in the greater Boston area. The city draws in residents with exceptional schools, top-notch community amenities, and welcoming atmosphere. Reading is dedicated to preserving its past while focusing on its future through restoration projects and support of local businesses. The thriving downtown corridor, filled with locally owned shops and restaurants, is an excellent example of the Reading spirit. The downtown area also serves as a community gathering spot during events and festivals with the Town Common being the central spot of downtown. Vast woodlands like Cedar Swamp, Timberneck Swamp, Bare Meadow, and Reading Town Forest are some of the lush park lands located within Reading. Other parts of Reading hold more greenspaces that hide residential neighborhoods. Renters have a variety of rental options in Reading as apartments, houses, and condos are available.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$144,157
Average: $165,369
Education
12,568
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,595
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Reading has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Reading, MA is $1,333 for a studio, $2,479 for one bedroom, $3,101 for two bedrooms, and $4,822 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Reading has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,479/month
747 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Reading, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
Public
Grades K-5
231 Students
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
400 Students
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
417 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
533 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,066 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Breakheart Reservation
- Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
- Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Harold Parker State Forest
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.