The Exeter neighborhood is for those who prefer the suburban lifestyle. Seven miles southeast of Reading, Exeter offers residents budget-friendly housing and immediate access to shopping and restaurants along U.S. Route 422. "My sister raised her son here," says broker/owner at RE/MAX Synergy Regina McLaughlin Williams. "The school system is excellent."
Most homes in Exeter are new since the 1990s; however, there is a sprinkling of older homes that date back to the turn of the 20th century. Architectural styles include ranch-style, Craftsman, Cape Cod and Colonial revival and range in price from $177,000 to $944,000. Backyards tend to run 1/4 to 1/3 acre. For a median price of $520,000, a buyer can get a 3,300-square-foot contemporary style home with four bedrooms and four baths on 1/3 acre. Most homes have two-car garages and manicured lawns. The oak tree-lined streets are wide, and most have sidewalks.
Students can attend Lorane Elementary School and Exeter Township Junior High School, both of which have a B from Niche. With an A-minus from Niche, Exeter Township Senior High School offers both advanced placement and dual enrollment with Reading Area Community College. The two private schools in the area are Berks Christian School and St. Catharine of Siena School.
Pineland Park, 3 miles from home, offers a skate park, playground and picnic pavilions. The park also hosts local sports organizations on its well-maintained baseball and soccer fields. Pets are not permitted. Another space for outdoor recreation is Lorane Hollow Park, a 2-mile drive, which offers tennis courts and a baseball field. Residents can drive 5 miles south to visit the Daniel Boone Homestead, the birthplace of the American frontiersman in 1734. Both a museum and historic home, the homestead offers exhibits, programs and tours. The 579-acre site includes six 18th-century structures, a lake, a picnic area and recreational facilities.
Residents can drive 1-1/2 miles via backroads to go grocery shopping at Redner's Warehouse Markets. There are plenty of dining and shopping options in Reading. Exeter Commons, a 1-mile drive, has a Target and a Lowe's as well as several chain stores and restaurants like Five Below and Red Robin. "Boscov's is very popular with the locals," Williams says. Less than a mile's drive, the family-owned department store has 50 locations across the Northeast.
East Penn Manufacturing and Reading Hospital are the leading employers in Reading. Though there are a couple of bus stops within walking distance — including one at Walmart, which is less than a mile away — most residents rely on their cars to commute to work. Reading is a 30-minute drive via U.S. Route 422 from Exeter. The neighborhood also has easy access to Pennsylvania Route 562. Residents can drive 16 miles to Reading Regional Airport.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Jeff Dieffenbach
RE/MAX Evolved
(484) 755-6146
150 Total Sales
2 in Exeter
$275K - $277K Price Range
Sheldon Zimmerman
Peak Asset Realty
(223) 216-2011
214 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$189,000 Price
Alexander Shulzhenko
Compass RE
(484) 603-6483
187 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$450,000 Price
Samantha Miller
VRA Realty
(484) 799-1410
45 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$225,000 Price
Dawn Kummerer
Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville
(484) 922-8678
100 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$332,500 Price
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
152 Total Sales
11 in Exeter
$170K - $501K Price Range
$1,610 - $2,345 per month
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Total Population
26,155
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Median Age
44
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Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$96,265
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$116,689
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High School Graduates
92.3%
On par with the national average
89%
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College Graduates
34.5%
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Advanced Degrees
14%
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% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
On par with the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
44''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
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Annual Snowfall
17''
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