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Outlet Area, a multicultural community
Residents of Outlet Area are proud of their cultural roots, which shows in the neighborhood's character. “It’s a multicultural area, for sure. There is a huge Spanish community and so many Hispanic restaurants and stores,” says Marjorie DeJesus, a seasoned Reading-area Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “A lot of my clients come from New York and New Jersey to buy homes here, so they also add to the diversity of the population.” Competitive housing prices initially draw out-of-state buyers, but the area’s culture makes the space feel like home.
Walking along Reading's row houses
Row houses in Outlet Area cost between $120,000 and $170,000, with some options that may need additional remodeling listing as low as $80,000. Homes are typically three stories and have three to five bedrooms. Earth-colored brick and stone exteriors are common because most homes were built in 1900. Properties also come with covered porches and concrete stoops that lead directly onto the city’s sidewalks, so noise from foot traffic may be higher. Parking is usually on-street, but some homes have a detached garage tucked behind the property.
The homes of Outlet Area are vibrant in color giving you a unique place to live.
Beautiful stone faced row homes bring plenty of character to Outlet Area.
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Local education, in person and online
Students can attend 10th & Green Elementary School, which has a D rating on Niche. The school is working toward becoming a Leader In Me Lighthouse School, which is a school improvement process that focuses on building leadership skills in students. Students can then move on to Central Middle School, which earns a D rating from Niche. Through the Every Student Succeeds Act, it is one of 100 schools statewide designated for Comprehensive Support and Improvement, which allocates additional resources and stakeholder partnership opportunities to the school to address its most pressing needs. High schoolers can attend Reading Senior High School, which earns a C-minus on Niche. While the school mainly offers in-person instruction, students can also learn through the Reading Virtual Academy, a tuition-free online program with flexible pacing and individualized learning plans.
Younger students attend the 10th and Green Elementary School in Southeast Reading.
Central Middle School
Reading Senior High School
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Fresh air and remembering the past
City Park is considered Reading’s central green space and is about 1 1/2 miles away from Outlet Area. Nearly 50 acres, the park features an all-abilities playground and splash pad, a paved walking path, benches and trash cans. The play area has a music station with congas, chimes and xylophone, a lemonade stand, language panels, rock climbing steps and a surface spinner. Beyond the playground are many walking trails and historic statues, as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park also houses the Veteran's Grove Memorial Park and the Volunteer Fireman’s Memorial Amphitheater. 11th and Pike Playground is another nearby afterschool spot about a mile away from Outlet Area. The park is a little over 6 acres and features a large play space, sprinklers for kids to play in, picnic tables, benches and a wide-open grassy field. The space also has basketball and tennis courts open to public use.
Outlet Area has beautiful trails and large playgrounds for your children.
Bring your kids down to the City Park Playground just minutes from Outlet Area
Living in Outlet area give you access to the basketball and tennis courts of City Park.
Outlet Area honors Reading Police Officers with this beautiful statue.
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Latin American cuisine, the pride of Outlet Area
Good eats are all around in Outlet Area. The Spot On Spring is a cozy cafe where locals can grab brunch with friends, a quick cup of coffee, or even a meal replacement protein shake. For lunch or dinner, residents can find an abundance of traditional Latin American cuisine. Old San Juan Café is a low-key Nuevo Latino restaurant serving familiar Latin fare inside its vividly muraled interior. La Fogata Mexican Restaurant is lovingly described as the neighborhood’s hole-in-the-wall spot for authentic Mexican cuisine, and Ana Restaurant offers locals flavorful Dominican-style bites. Locals do most of the grocery shopping at Save A Lot or Price Rite Marketplace of Reading. Both stores offer discount rates on fresh produce and brand-name products and are within a half a mile of each other. International food items can be found at nearby small businesses, such as El Puerto Mexican Grocery and Asian Food Market.
Outlet Area is filled with vibrant shops and restaurants.
Outlet Area has plenty of corner grocery stores for you to grab what you need.
Save A Lot is the local market for groceries in Outlet Area.
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Transportation from Reading to Philly
Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority (BARTA) serves the public transportation needs of Outlet Area. There are bus stops around the neighborhood, but residents can also catch their bus at the BARTA Transportation Center less than 2 miles away in downtown Reading. Outlet Area residents are roughly 64 miles from Philadelphia and can arrive there by car within 1 hour and 30 minutes via U.S. Route 422 and Interstate 76. Lehigh Valley International Airport is the nearest airport to the area at around 44 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Centre Park
City Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Second & Oley Playground
Eleventh and Pike Playground
Barbey's Park
Transit
Airport
Lehigh Valley International
58 min drive
Bus
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10th St. & Oley St. Farside-Sb
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8th St. &Hewson St. Nearside-Sb
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8th St. & Oley St. Nearside-Sb
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9th St. & Oley St. Farside-Nb
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9th St. & Greenwich St. Farside-Nb
Outlet Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Outlet Area, Reading sell after 178 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Outlet Area, Reading over the last 12 months is $547,000, up 133% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This well-maintained 2-unit residential property offers flexibility and functionality. The first unit features 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, while the second unit includes 2 comfortable bedrooms and 1 bathroom—perfect for rental income or extended family living. Enjoy ample off-street parking with a carport that fits up to 4 vehicles in the back. Conveniently located, this property is
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,362
Median Age
30
Population Density
46 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,840
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,758
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
52.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
2.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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