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Reading
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Reading, Pennsylvania, is a small but historic city set in the heart of Berks County. Despite its modest population, it offers a lively mix of culture, outdoor activities, and local history, making it an appealing stop for travelers exploring southeastern Pennsylvania.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
181
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.34°, -75.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,335
Local Cost
$1,378
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.3°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-24.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1232 mm
Internet Speed
266 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
20
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
260.0
Airport
RDG
Distance
6 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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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