Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Reading.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Reading is 77/100 - which is 14% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Reading crime rates are 3,532 per 100k, which is 47% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
2,923 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
609 crimes per 100k F
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employment C+

The median income in Reading is $46,250 - which is 14% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$46,250 F
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Reading Benefit Fire District 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B-

Reading home prices are $56,300 - which is 58% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$56,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-22% F
Home Affordability
1.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Reading graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Reading School
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Reading? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Reading? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Reading.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Reading? The cost of living in Reading is 77/100 - which is 14% lower than Kansas.
      Reading
      77

      23% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Reading? Reading crime rates are 3,532, which are 47% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      3,532 per 100k people

      52% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      52% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Reading? The median income in Reading is $46,250 which is 14% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $46,25016% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,86227% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Reading a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Reading home prices? Reading home prices are $56,300 - which is 58% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $56,30070% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      39% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Reading have good schools? The Reading graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Reading a good place to live? Reading has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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