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Reading
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Reading, Massachusetts is a small and friendly suburb located just north of Boston, known for its strong sense of community, excellent schools, and quiet New England charm. Despite its small population, Reading boasts historic streets, green parks, and a relaxed pace. The town is ideal for families and visitors seeking a calm retreat within easy reach of Boston.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
181
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.53°, -71.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,400
Local Cost
$2,470
Local Income
$5,500
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
275 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
93
Walk Score
93
Footways
185.0
Airport
BVY
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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