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Reading, Massachusetts

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

  • Parker Tavern
  • St. Athanasius Parish
  • Burbank Arena skating rink
  • Hartshorne House
  • Hago Harringtons Miniature Golf
  • Flint Memorial Hall

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.

High Points

Reading strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyReading Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Reading Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Reading Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Reading Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Reading Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Reading People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Reading College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Reading Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Reading Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Reading, MA

Comparing Reading to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime98

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