Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeast Reading a good place to live?
Southeast Reading is a good place to live. Southeast Reading is considered fairly walkable and bikeable. Southeast Reading has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 21.2 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $32,735 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 7.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Southeast Reading are renters, with 82% of residents renting and 18% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Southeast Reading can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Southeast Reading neighborhood guide.
Is Southeast Reading, PA a safe neighborhood?
Southeast Reading, PA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 8 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southeast Reading?
The median home price in Southeast Reading is $160,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $32,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.83%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $840 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $36K a year to afford the median home price in Southeast Reading. The average household income in Southeast Reading is $33K.
What are the best public schools in Southeast Reading?
The best public schools that serve Southeast Reading are:
- Mifflin Park Elementary School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Governor Mifflin Senior High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Governor Mifflin Intermediate School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the best private schools in Southeast Reading?
The best private schools that serve Southeast Reading are:
- Berks Catholic High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Reading Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy has a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- St Margaret School has a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Southeast Reading, Reading, PA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Southeast Reading, Reading, PA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Southeast Reading, Reading, PA are Penn's Common, Reading City Center, District 6, Hillside and Southeast Community.
