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Reading, MI


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Reading, Michigan

Reading, Michigan, in Hillsdale county, is 40 miles SE of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 62 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. About 1,134 people people live in Reading.

The People and Families of Reading

In Reading, about 56% of adults are married. Reading has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Reading had a median family income of $42,000.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Reading.

Reading Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Reading, about 76% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Reading isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Reading, 87% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Reading Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Reading Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Reading, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity32
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built11
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