Outlet Area
Neighborhood in Reading, Pennsylvania
Berks County 19601, 19604
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jerry Buffa
Jerry Buffa
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
148 Total Sales
1 in Outlet Area
$58,500 Price
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James Gonzalez
James Gonzalez
American Homes Realty Group
(484) 878-3550
29 Total Sales
1 in Outlet Area
$95,000 Price
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Colette Stallworth
Colette Stallworth
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Gold
(484) 258-9401
75 Total Sales
1 in Outlet Area
$30,000 Price
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Jason Miller
Jason Miller
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 755-3624
60 Total Sales
1 in Outlet Area
$40,000 Price
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The Sands Team
The Sands Team
Responds QuicklySands & Company Real Estate
(484) 755-3964
178 Total Sales
1 in Outlet Area
$135,000 Price
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Taj Simmons
Taj Simmons
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(484) 755-3889
150 Total Sales
1 in Outlet Area
$130,000 Price
Schools
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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
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Outlet Area | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Outlet Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Outlet Area, Reading sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Outlet Area, Reading over the last 12 months is $160,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$165,000
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$162,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$234,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$103
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
808
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1900
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,424
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,248
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
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
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Reading City Center
Cost friendly rowhouses and a slower pace in urban Reading
District 6
An urban residential area that houses East Reading’s only senior high school
Hillside
Row house residences right next to City Park, Reading’s central green space
Penn's Common
Parkside community steps from downtown Reading
College Heights
Storybook charm, natural scenery and scholarly streets in north Reading
Greenwich
A small Reading city neighborhood where revitalization is taking shape
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