Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
West Reading
West Reading, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,413
Population
4,548
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A vibrant borough on the Schuylkill River
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Situated across the Schuylkill River from Reading, West Reading is a vibrant borough known for its charming Main Street vibe. Penn Avenue is West Reading’s bustling thoroughfare, touting a bevy of specialty shops, cozy cafes, and delectable eateries in a walkable locale. West Reading is home to the Reading Healthplex, a major area employer, affording many residents short commute times.
West Reading offers great shopping options, ranging from local boutiques on Penn Avenue to brand-name retailers at the VF Outlet. A wide variety of townhomes, houses, and apartments are available for rent along West Reading’s tranquil, tree-lined avenues as well. The sprawling Museum Park provides ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and tour extensive educational exhibits nearby the community too.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,729
Average: $74,616
Education
1,195
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,065
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Reading has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Reading, PA is $1,413 for one bedroom, and $1,852 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Reading has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,413/month
713 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Reading, PA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
297 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Naeg Planetarium
- Reading Public Museum
- Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Lehigh Valley 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.