Reading, OH

Reading, Ohio

Reading, Ohio, in Hamilton county, is 4 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 11,292 people people live in Reading.

The People and Families of Reading

In Reading, about 50% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Reading, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Reading had a median family income of $51,858.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,000) in Reading than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Reading Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Reading, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city.

Commuting

In Reading, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Reading, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Reading Almanac

Reading Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Reading Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Reading residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Reading, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Reading High Schools (2004)

READING COMMUNITY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
810 E COLUMBIA AVE
513-733-4422
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 716 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Reading Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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