Reading MA Real Estate and Community Guide

Reading MA Realtor, Kevin Vitali of EXIT Group One Real Estate has provided the following information on Reading Real Estate  If you have any questions regarding Reading MA Real Estate or the surrounding area please feel free to contact me at any time.

About Reading MA (01867)

Reading is located in Northern Middlesex County, about 10 miles north of Boston.  The town is approximately 9.9 square miles and is bordered bordered by North Reading on the north, Lynnfield and Wakefield on the east, Stoneham on the south, Woburn on the southwest and west and Wilmington to the west.

Reading was settled in the 1630’s from Massachusetts Bay Colonists from Lynn looking for an in land plantation and was incorporated in 1644.  It was originally called “Lynn Village”.  Reading played an active role in the American Revolution, engaging in many battles throughout the area.

In the early 1800’s the Andover-Medford Turnpike was built, which is now know as Route 28.  The building of the turnpike opened up many commercial opportunities as it provided easy access to Boston and south of Reading.  By the late 1800’s Reading was a manufacturing community with many furniture manufacturers.  In the 1900’s with the building of the rail, Reading became more of a residential community as it is today.

Route 28 provides residents with many small businesses and shopping with a commuter rail stop right off the downtown.

Demographics for Reading Massachusetts

Population
Total population	24,500
Population Density	2500 per sq mile
Percent Change Since 2000	+5.2%
Median Age	39.1

 

Employment
White Collar	85.46%
Blue Collar	14.54%

 

Education Level
High School or less	5%
High School Graduate	39%
Bachelors or Associate Degrees	36%
Graduate Degrees	20%

 

Household Income levels
< $30,000	17%
$30,000 to $74,999	31%
$75,000 to $149,999	39%
>$150,000	13%

 

Reading MA Homes and Real Estate Statistics

The median single home price in Reading is currently $431,000 and for Reading Condominiums is $322,500.  Housing inventory in Reading MA starts at in the low to mid $300,000’s.  Reading is a popular choice for many home buyers due to its excellent  school systems, the commuter rail and the proximity to Boston, only being 12 miles north along Route 93.

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Reading MA Walk Score

Reading MA has a walk score of 80 overall.  Much of the town of Reading provides sidewalks.  Closer to downtown Reading you have many neighborhoods with in walking distance of shopping and the Reading Station on the Lowell Line.  View all the homes 1 mile from the Reading Commuter Rail located at 35 Lincoln Road

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Reading MA Schools

Reading Memorial High School
Public · PK, 9-12
62 Oakland Rd
Reading, MA 01867

Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
Public · K-5
16 Edgemont Ave
Reading, MA 01867

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public · 6-8
89 Birch Meadow Dr
Reading, MA 01867

Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public · K-5
27 A B Lord Dr
Reading, MA 01867

Killam Elementary School
Public · K-5
333 Charles St
Reading, MA 01867

Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public · K-5
365 Summer Ave
Reading, MA 01867

Walter S Parker Middle School
Public · 6-8
45 Temple St
Reading, MA 01867

Wood End Elementary School
Public · K-5
85 Sunset Rock Ln
Reading, MA 01867

Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Reading MA

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Homes newest to market in Reading

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