$154,900 Coming Soon
- Studio
- 2,334 Sq Ft
1246 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602
Lorri Perkins Exeter Realty
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penn's Common a good place to live?
Penn's Common is a good place to live. Penn's Common is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Penn's Common has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 22.8 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $41,933 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 13.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Penn's Common are renters, with 74.7% of residents renting and 25.3% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Penn's Common can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Penn's Common neighborhood guide.
Is Penn's Common, PA a safe neighborhood?
Penn's Common, PA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Penn's Common?
The median home price in Penn's Common is $156,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $31,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.3%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $770 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $33K a year to afford the median home price in Penn's Common. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Penn's Common is $42K.
What are the best public schools in Penn's Common?
The best public schools that serve Penn's Common are:
- Reading Senior High School has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
- Amanda E. Stout Elementary School has a D+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
- 13th & Green Elementary School has a D+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
What are the best private schools in Penn's Common?
The best private schools that serve Penn's Common are:
- Berks Catholic High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- St Margaret School has a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- Fairview Christian School has a student teacher ratio of 9:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Penn's Common, Reading, PA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Penn's Common, Reading, PA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Penn's Common, Reading, PA are Southeast Community, Southeast Reading, Saint Mary's, District 6 and 18th and Cotton.
Are home prices dropping in Penn's Common?
Yes, home prices in Penn's Common are down 23% in the last 12 months.
