Reading, MA
1 neighborhoods · 25,443 residents · Massachusetts
A
88/100
99
Safety Score
96
Affordability
$155K
Median Income
$713K
Median Home Value
Is Reading, MA a Good Place to Live?
Reading receives an overall livability grade of A (88/100), placing it among the better areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (99/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (96/100) with a median household income of $154,505 and median home values around $713,200.
About 64.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.8%. 84% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 44.
$1,650
Median Rent/mo
64.5%
College Educated
2.8%
Unemployment
84%
Owner-Occupied
44
Median Age
25,443
Population
1
Zip Codes
Middlesex
County
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Neighborhoods in Reading
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01867Middlesex Co. | 88 A | 99 | 96 | $155K | $713K | 25,443 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.