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Formerly a textile mill town, now a thriving Reading suburb
Less than 5 miles west of Reading, the Pennsylvania borough of Wyomissing is the picture of an all-American suburb. “It’s Normal Rockwell perfection circa 1950 with present-day amenities,” says Michael Bare, the Wyomissing borough manager. “It’s honestly a combination of long-time residents and new families that have moved into the area. There are a lot of young adults that graduated from the Wyomissing Area School District, moved away for college and to start their careers, and are now coming back to settle down and raise a family.” At the borough’s founding in 1906, it was one of the earliest planned “live, work, play” communities in the country. Its neighborhoods were originally created to house workers at the area’s textile mills, with nearby parklands preserved for recreation. Although the mills are now long gone, the former industrial space they left behind has since been repurposed into mixed-use developments home to thriving businesses.
Across Berks County, manufacturing is a major driver of the economy, with numerous factories and distribution centers in the greater Reading area. Reading Hospital, located just east of the borough in West Reading, is the county’s second-largest employer and operates multiple medical schools in the region. Many residents commute to other surrounding cities, with some traveling as far as Philly. “I’d say it’s a 70-30 split of residents that work locally and those that commute,” Bare says. “Our median income is among the highest in the county, as are our home values.”
Head to Gring's Mill in Outer Wyomissing for a plethora of outdoor activities.
The Works is a Wyomissing, family friendly outing for dining, play, and fun for all ages.
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Stately homes in old Wyomissing, duplexes on Penn Avenue
Wyomissing has a vast mix of housing, most of which was built in the mid-to-late 20th century. Townhouses and duplexes can be found throughout the borough, but tend to be concentrated around its urban center near Penn Avenue. Single-family cottages, ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals can be found across the area, with some variance in age and style. “There’s the more affluent ‘old Wyomissing’ residential area where homes are over a hundred years old but have been meticulously maintained and updated,” Bare says. “Wyomissing Hills was incorporated into the borough in 2003 and is a beautiful residential neighborhood within a stone’s throw of our commercial area.” The median single-family home price in Wyomissing is $390,000, above the state median of $315,000. Townhouses sell at a median price of $340,000. Houses stay on the market for an average of 22 days, faster than the national average of 44 days.
Large colonial estates have 3 stories of living space for large families to have plenty of room.
Spanish revival homes sit on large estates with pristine landscaping in Wyomissing.
Wide sidewalks make Wyomissing a great place to walk.
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Wyomissing schools are the highest rated in the county
The Wyomissing Area School District is highly regarded locally for its academics and athletics. It earns an A grade from Niche and is ranked as the No. 1 district in Berks County. It serves about 1,900 students across three schools. A smaller portion of the borough is served by the Wilson School District, which earns an A-minus and is considered the No. 2 district in the county. It operates eight elementary schools, one middle school and one high school and has an enrollment of roughly 6,400.
Wyomissing Junior Senior High features a loop for easy drop-off and pick-up times.
Students start their education career in Wyomissing at the Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center.
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Recreation and celebrations at the Wyomissing Creek Park System
Aside from a handful of neighborhood playgrounds, most of Wyomissing’s recreation is centered around Wyomissing Creek, a tributary of the Schuylkill River. The Wyomissing Creek Park System provides wooded walking paths along the trickling stream, starting at the Reading Public Museum’s arboretum and ending at the Wyomissing Quarry soccer fields. Tennis courts, a public pool and athletic fields can also be found along the trails. The Stone House is a historic local landmark that overlooks a small pond that’s popular for winter ice skating. Many of the borough’s events are held here, including summertime concerts in the park and the annual Fourth of July celebration, known for its pie-eating contest and rubber ducky regatta. According to Bare, over 10,000 people attend the Independence Day festivities. He also notes that on rainy days, many families head to the Works at Wyomissing, an indoor amusement park equipped with a bar where parents can hang out.
Stretch your legs among miles of walking trails along the Wyomissing Park.
Take in the arts in Wyomissing at the Reading Public Museum, featuring rotating exhibits.
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Dine local in West Reading, shop around Berkshire Mall
Small businesses line Penn Avenue, such as local grocers, dental offices and salons. Penn Avenue continues east directly into West Reading, a popular shopping and dining district known for its trendy pubs and boutiques. On the north side of the borough is Berkshire Mall, a large shopping mall anchored by Boscov’s and home to numerous brand-name retailers. Chain restaurants and big-box stores —including Target and Walmart — surround the mall and the nearby highways in strip malls and shopping centers.
Walk safe Wyomissing sidewalks to Kimberton Whole Foods for daily groceries.
West Reading, Wyomissing's neighbor, offers a vibrant restaurant and shopping scene on Penn Ave.
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Access to major U.S. highways via Penn Avenue
Penn Avenue is Wyomissing’s central thoroughfare, also known as U.S. Route 422 Business. It runs east into West Reading and Downtown Reading, about 2.5 miles away. Entrances to U.S. Route 422 and U.S. Route 222 can both be accessed along Penn Avenue. Some parts of the borough are walkable, but most residents rely on their cars to commute. Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority (BARTA) buses provide service throughout the area, with stops along Penn Avenue. Although Reading has its own regional airport, the nearest commercial flights depart from Allentown’s Lehigh Valley International Airport, about 40 miles north. Philadelphia is roughly 60 miles east, and other major East Coast cities such as New York, D.C. and Baltimore are all within 150 miles.
Hop on a BARTA bus in Wyomissing to get to all the downtown Reading amenities.
Wyomissing Park is conveniently located just miles from downtown Reading.
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Moderate weather and a decrease in violent crime
Between 2018 and 2023, violent crime in Wyomissing fell by 46% and property crime rose by 24%, per the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System. According to FBI statistics, violent crime rates are well below national averages, while property crime is slightly higher.
Thanks to its humid continental climate, Wyomissing experiences four seasons, with summer highs of 85°F and winter lows around 25°F. There is a minor potential for flooding around the Schuylkill River and Wyomissing Creek, but few residential properties are affected.
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On average, homes in Wyomissing, PA sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Wyomissing, PA over the last 12 months is $299,900, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Tucked into Wyomissing’s beloved Birdland neighborhood, 1617 Meadowlark offers the kind of everyday living that feels both elevated and effortless. From the moment you arrive, the circular drive and striking entry set the tone for a home designed to make life feel a little more special—whether you’re welcoming guests, celebrating milestones, or simply enjoying the comfort of a space that has been
Welcome home to this fantastic opportunity to own a single-family home in the heart of Wyomissing! Situated on a desirable corner lot, this inviting property offers a spacious raised ranch design with gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of the home and fresh paint in many areas, creating a bright and welcoming feel. The main level features an open-concept living room, dining area, and
Welcome to 26 Wingert Rd., a beautifully maintained, move-in ready home in the highly desirable Wyomissing area! Perfectly situated just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and everyday conveniences, this home also offers easy access to nearby parks, a community pool, recreational amenities, and Route 222 for a quick and convenient commute. Inside, you'll find a spacious and inviting layout
Welcome to 2 E Park Rd! Build your dream home at this prime location in desirable neighborhood! This .76 acre partially wooded lot is situated within minutes from 422, 222, Penn Ave, schools, shopping, restaurants and entertainment in the Wyomissing Area School District. Spectacular views overlooking Wyomissing and the Greater Reading Area. Don't wait get your new home built this year!
Tucked into Wyomissing’s beloved Birdland neighborhood, 1617 Meadowlark offers the kind of everyday living that feels both elevated and effortless. From the moment you arrive, the circular drive and striking entry set the tone for a home designed to make life feel a little more special—whether you’re welcoming guests, celebrating milestones, or simply enjoying the comfort of a space that has been
Welcome home to this fantastic opportunity to own a single-family home in the heart of Wyomissing! Situated on a desirable corner lot, this inviting property offers a spacious raised ranch design with gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of the home and fresh paint in many areas, creating a bright and welcoming feel. The main level features an open-concept living room, dining area, and
Reintroduced to the market, and more compelling than ever - this is the home Wyomissing has admired for a century. Original 1926 castle-stone set at a landmark corner position on the borough's most prestigious boulevard. Elevated by $700,000 in estate-quality upgrades, with every detail curated for a lifestyle of distinction. Greet guests in a grand foyer with high ceilings, elegant hardwood
Luxury walkable modern living in Wyomissing – Steps to West Reading, EV-ready, maintenance-free lifestyle. Discover this truly unique 3-story single home offering over 2,930 sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space. Built just five years ago for the community’s original builder, this home blends luxury, functionality, and convenience — including a private elevator serving all levels. The main
More details to follow on this high quality, brick home that offers an expansive master suite, various living spaces, heated pool with separate spa, 3-car garage, and stunning views. All tucked away on a dead end street in highly desired Wilson schools!
Private Oasis in the Heart of Birdland Positioned on a side street that feels more like a private lane in the beautiful Birdland neighborhood is a gorgeous family home surrounded by meticulous landscaping. From the arched brick entryway, solid wood garage door, and detailed paver walkway and driveway, this is the type of curb appeal that makes you slow down as you pass by. Oak hardwood flows from
Welcome home to this beautifully updated two-story condo in the highly sought-after Berkshire Estates community, located in the Wilson School District. Offering 2 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this move-in-ready home combines stylish updates with low-maintenance living.A private, fenced courtyard welcomes you with mature landscaping and a paver patio, creating the perfect outdoor space for
This extraordinary five-bedroom residence, situated in the prestigious Wyomissing School District, is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Spanning over 8,000 square feet, the home exudes understated elegance and sophistication throughout its meticulously appointed spaces. Each room is adorned with exquisite details, creating an atmosphere that is both grand and inviting.
Welcome to 0 E Park Rd! This 1.23 acre lot overlooking beautiful Wyomissing and the Greater Reading Area is ready for its new owner! Situated within minutes of 422, 222, Penn Ave, Schools, Restaurants, Shopping, and Entertainment. Neighboring lot at 2 E Park Rd (MLS# PABK206814) is also For Sale, different owner. The two lots combined would be just under 2 acres...plenty of room to build your
Stately Wyomissing Brick with Room to Grow - On a well-known Wyomissing street within steps of the high school, park system, athletic fields, and pool is a stately brick home that’s been deeply cared for and continually improved over the years. From its large front windows, welcoming front entry, two-car garage, and manicured landscaping, it makes a great first impression before you ever step
Welcome to 26 Wingert Rd., a beautifully maintained, move-in ready home in the highly desirable Wyomissing area! Perfectly situated just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and everyday conveniences, this home also offers easy access to nearby parks, a community pool, recreational amenities, and Route 222 for a quick and convenient commute. Inside, you'll find a spacious and inviting layout
Enjoy comfort and convenience at The Reserve at Wyomissing! Just minutes away from downtown Reading, PA, you'll appreciate the convenience of nearby parks, shopping, dining and entertainment. Commuting is a breeze with easy access to Routes 222 and 422. Our 1-2 bedroom apartment rentals feature spacious layouts and central air conditioning and heating. Select homes include stainless steel
100 Park is a boutique-style, mid-rise apartment community, with 20 unique floor plans and everything you want in luxury apartment living. Our resort-style amenities are unrivaled for the area and we are in the perfect location to walk to local restaurants, breweries, and shops. Pets are welcome too, as we are excited to provide a pet-friendly community with no breed or weight restrictions for
Wynnewood Park features pet-friendly one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Wyomissing, PA. This sprawling property has no shortage of curb appeal as it showcases lush green grass dotted with mature trees for as far as the eye can see. Given the secluded neighborhood feel, it is hard to believe this community is conveniently located right off of Route 222. These generously-sized residences
Beautiful fully furnished first-floor 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo (953 sq ft) available for rent in the highly desirable Berkshire Estates community. Rent includes gas, heat, water, trash, sewer, and snow removal, making monthly expenses more predictable.This well-maintained furnished unit features in-unit washer and dryer, one assigned and one unassigned parking spaces, and access to
Outdoor maintenance, gas heat, hot water, water/sewer/trash are all included in the rent. All you pay is electric and cable/internet!For more information or to schedule a viewing please contact Rebecca @four eight four two five eight nine six four eight Ext. 116Welcome to this beautiful, two floor condo in Berkshire Estates! Condo features 2 bedrooms, and 1-1/2 baths. First floor
Please call Rebecca @four eight four two five eight nine six four eight ext. 151 for more information or to schedule a viewing.Enjoy a carefree lifestyle in this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home located in desirable Hickory Hill in the Villages of Spring Ridge; Wilson School District. Cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy all the windows and natural light in this bright & cheery
Location, location, location. Two bedroom, 1.5 bath, first floor unit in the highly sought after Seven Oaks Community. Complete renovation done in the fall of 2022. Pergo luxury vinyl flooring. New kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, and ss appliances. New bathroom vanities, counter tops, tub, toilets, and fixtures in the bathrooms. All new lights, outlets, and switches. New sliding door and
Rare opportunity to lease a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the highly desirable Wyomissing School District! This well-maintained home offers comfort, convenience, and low-maintenance living in a prime location. Conveniently located near shopping centers, restaurants, parks, recreation, and everyday amenities, with easy access to major routes for commuting. Enjoy the perfect blend of space,
Property Id: 1502141 New stainless steel kitchen appliances. Great location close to park, trails, stores and restaurants. Easy access to highway. Large walk in closet in Master bedroom. First foor
Welcome to 1209 Penn ave. located in Wyomissing School District. Experience the perfect blend of industrial character and modern convenience in this beautifully updated apartment. Featuring an eye-catching industrial-inspired design, this unique space showcases exposed brick walls that add warmth, texture, and timeless appeal throughout. The apartment offers year-round comfort with efficient
Welcome to 1156 Lincoln Avenue, a beautifully updated residence situated in the heart of Wyomissing. This four-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home perfectly blends classic charm with modern convenience, offering a fresh and inviting atmosphere thanks to new flooring and a crisp coat of paint throughout. The heart of the home is the updated eat-in kitchen, where sleek modern appliances meet the rustic
Along the western edge of Reading’s suburbs, the residents of Outer Wyomissing live comfortably in late 20th-century homes near large shopping centers with just about everything you’d ever need.
Arranged in long straight roads that loop and bend, the community’s homes sit on large lots adorned with shady trees and ornamental landscaping. As you pull into your home’s driveway or the attached garage, you might see neighbors also getting home from work or children retrieving groceries from the back of a car. The houses here represent various traditional and contemporary styles, ranging from Colonial Revival styles and one-story, ranch-style homes with more than 2,000 square feet of living space, averaging about $385,000 per sale.
Students in Outer Wyomissing are zoned to the Wilson School District, serving approximately 6,200 students on Reading’s outskirts. The educational journey here typically beings at Spring Ridge Elementary and Wilson West Middle School. GreatSchools.org gives Wilson High School an 8 out of 10, showing an above-average performance in standardizing testing, student progress and college readiness. Across the neighborhood on the other side of Route 222, you’ll find people working toward a college degree at Penn State Berks, a satellite campus of Pennsylvania State University with an attendance of about 2,100 students.
In the community close to home, neighbors enjoy relaxing with neighbors and playing games at Colony Park. Past the university campus, residents can explore nature or take their kids to the park at Gring’s Mill Recreational Area, an ample green space with woods hugging Tulpehocken Creek. As good as it is to bring kids to the creek there and fish for tadpoles, residents of Outer Wyomissing are also closer to an even bigger park system with numerous amenities. “That’s what’s really special about it,” says Lisa Tiger, a Realtor with Century 21 Gold who specializes in Berks County’s upscale real estate market. “Philadelphia has Fairmont Park, but Wyomissing has its own park system that runs through it.”
Across a few hundred acres in Wyomissing Park, natural and paved trails cross creeks, meadows, woods, playgrounds, ball fields and picnic sites. Kids and adults splash and swim laps in the park’s community pool in the summer. When the temperature drops below freezing, you’ll find people carving figure eights at a pond near the tennis courts. The park’s trails also connect to the Reading Public Museum, an institution in West Reading with a planetarium, an arboretum and a collection of historical artifacts and art. Local schools often arrange field trips to the museum, as rotating exhibits keep visitors hooked on learning new things about art, science, history and culture.
Wyomissing’s residents don’t need to travel far for groceries and home essentials, as the borough includes a shopping mall and big box stores like Walmart, Best Buy and Home Depot in a series of shopping centers and office parks along U.S. Route 422 to the north. As you approach the downtown city center on Penn Avenue to the east, you’ll find numerous restaurants, breweries and shops in West Reading, an old industrial zone now a hot dining and entertainment spot. Craft beers from the Chatty Monk Brewing Company keep friends talking over pints, while the Farmhouse Kitchen serves up freshly made breakfast and lunch menu items with locally sourced organic produce.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Wyomissing Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
5
Median Rent
$1,845
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,300
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,500
Median Condo Rent
$1,813
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,900
Demographics
Total Population
11,712
Median Age
46
Population Density
34 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,758
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$129,387
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
53.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability®
50/ 100
Fairly walkable
Walkability®
50/ 100
Limited public transit
Transit®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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