Why Live in Northeast Reading
Northeast Reading, located southeast of the intersection of U.S. Route 222 and state Route 12, offers a mix of urban living and green spaces. The neighborhood features rowhouses built in the early 1900s, characterized by multicolored stone, brick, or siding exteriors, typically ranging from 800 to 3,000 square feet. These homes are situated on walkable streets, with shopping and dining options along Rockland Street. For those seeking detached single-family homes, nearby developments along Hampden Boulevard offer ranch-style, split-level, and Cape Cod homes. Students in Northeast Reading attend schools along 13th Street, including Thirteenth & Union Elementary, Northeast Middle School, and Reading Senior High School, known for its Marine Corps JROTC program. Outdoor activities are plentiful with the Mount Penn Preserve's scenic biking trails less than a mile east and the 11th and Pike Recreation Center offering various recreational facilities and programs. Dining options include Pike Café, Jack’s Pub, and El Unico Restaurant, while shopping needs are met by Weis Markets and nearby strip malls. Entertainment options include Hiester Lanes and FirstEnergy Stadium, home to the Fightin Phils minor league baseball team. Downtown Reading, just a short distance away, hosts First Friday Block Parties, events at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, and sports games at Santander Arena, providing a vibrant nightlife and community events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northeast Reading a good place to live?
Northeast Reading is a good place to live. Northeast Reading is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Northeast Reading has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.7 people per acre and a median age of 32. The average household income is $58,976 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 10.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Northeast Reading are home owners, with 48.7% of residents renting and 51.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Northeast Reading can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Northeast Reading neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northeast Reading?
The median home price in Northeast Reading is $186,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $37,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.17%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $910 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $39K a year to afford the median home price in Northeast Reading. The average household income in Northeast Reading is $59K.
What are the best public schools in Northeast Reading?
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What are the best private schools in Northeast Reading?
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Home Trends in Northeast Reading, PA
On average, homes in Northeast Reading, Reading sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Reading, Reading over the last 12 months is $185,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$185,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$186,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
72
Median List Price
$186,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%