Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Reading
Reading, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$854
Population
10,630
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Live at the Crossroads of Opportunity
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Founded in 1794, Reading is a Cincinnati suburb brimming with historic charm. The city is predominantly residential, featuring an array of apartments and single-family homes in old-fashioned buildings along tree-lined streets. Reading’s charming downtown area is centered on the intersection of Benson Street and Reading Road, where residents enjoy a variety of restaurants, boutiques, and specialty shops.
Reading’s small-town atmosphere is complemented by its close proximity to Downtown Cincinnati, which is just 12 miles away. Reading is also convenient to attractions like Hamilton County Fairgrounds, French Park, and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Recreational destinations such as Sharon Woods, Winton Woods, and Mount Airy Forest are all just a short drive away as well.
Reading is known for being at “The Crossroads of Opportunity,” offering residents direct access to major thoroughfares like I-75, U.S. 42, and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,339
Average: $79,447
Education
2,345
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,627
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Reading has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Reading, OH is $800 for a studio, $854 for one bedroom, $1,033 for two bedrooms, and $1,207 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Reading has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$854/month
699 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Reading, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
766 Students
Reading Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades 3-5
508 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
616 Students
Reading Community Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
421 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
616 Students
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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
- Gorman Heritage Farm
- French Park
- Glenwood Gardens
- Sharon Woods
- Caldwell Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
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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.