Why Live in West Reading
Getting its start back in 1906 with the Berkshire Knitting Mills. West Reading sits across the Schuylkill River from its bigger sibling of Reading, the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Over the course of the 20th century, the textile manufacturer grew into one of the largest producers of its kind, eventually giving birth to the outlet mall industry when its factory store evolved into the VF Outlet Village. Although the mills and the outlet mall are both now long gone, West Reading’s reputation as a retail hot spot remains. Shops and restaurants line Penn Avenue, a heavily trafficked thoroughfare that’s home to dozens of trendy local businesses. “Everybody within a 10-mile radius comes to West Reading when they want a night out,” says Kristin Lightcap, a Realtor with Pagoda Realty. “It's also a great place to live because it’s walkable, so you don’t have to worry about the parking. The school district is pretty desirable, too, so it appeals to both the young professional crowd and to families.”
Reading Hospital, located in the borough, is the second-largest employer in the greater Reading area. It’s managed by Tower Health, which is also headquartered in West Reading and
Home Trends in West Reading, PA
On average, homes in West Reading, PA sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Reading, PA over the last 12 months is $242,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$242,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$245,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$195,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$189
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median List Price
$240,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%