West Reading

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

West Reading, Pennsylvania is a lively small borough just outside Reading city, known for its walkable streets, local art, and lively dining scene. It's a blend of historic charm and modern flair, attracting visitors with community events and independent businesses.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.33°, -75.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,905
Local Cost
$1,690
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.6°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-24.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1214 mm
Internet Speed
268 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
354.0
Airport
RDG
Distance
5 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.