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Introduction to Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 7 miles N of Malden, Massachusetts and 11 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area. About 23,708 people live in Reading.
Reading History
The earliest settlers of this area landed in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s. The first settlement was named Lynn Village. It was incorporated as the Town of Reading in 1644. Its name was based upon the town of Reading in England.
Reading and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Reading
Reading has many places of historical interest which are worth paying a visit to. Apart from that, there are several parks which have facilities for a wide variety of outdoor activities. There are several golf courses, as well as facilities for other sports. One should also make a point to visit the museums and art galleries of this area.
Reading Transportation
Boston Logan International Airport is the local major airport.
Reading Higher Education
Tufts University is nearby.
Reading strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Reading to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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