Reading, Massachusetts

Back to Reading, MA housing info, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, MA smaller cities, MA small cities, All Cities. Reading Apartments for Rent   We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Reading, MA Middlesex County Population in July 2007: 23,774. Males: 11,467   (48.2%) Females: 12,307   (51.8%) Median resident age:   39.1 years Massachusetts median age:   36.5 years Zip codes: 01867. Estimated median household income in 2007: $94,643 (it was $77,059 in 2000) Reading:   $94,643 Massachusetts:   $62,365 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $40,618 Reading:   $40,618 Massachusetts:   $32,822 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $484,023 (it was $268,000 in 2000) Reading:   $484,023 Massachusetts:   $366,400 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $491,983; Detached houses: $504,811; Townhouses or other attached units: $429,261; In 2-unit structures: $554,506; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $489,858; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $288,303; Mobile homes: $350,000 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 01867 Reading, MA residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Profiles of local businesses: Waldman Center for Wellness Waldman Chiropractic Reading Computer Services Races in Reading: White Non-Hispanic (95.8%) Chinese (0.9%) Hispanic (0.8%) Two or more races (0.7%) Asian Indian (0.5%) 2008 cost of living index in Reading: 122.7 (high, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Reading, Massachusetts on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Reading is mentioned 1,088 times on our forum: Buying town house in Reading, Wakefield or Burlington  (5 replies) Reading, MA vs. Bow, NH  (2 replies) Reading, MA Condos  (2 replies) Reading vs Wakefield vs Andover  (3 replies) Reading and North Reading  (3 replies) Marblehead to Reading commute  (2 replies) Latest news from Reading, MA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: Irish (32.8%), Italian (25.2%), English (16.4%), German (6.0%), French (5.1%), French Canadian (5.0%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Incorporated in 1644 Elevation: 129 feet Land area: 9.93 square miles. Population density: 2395 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 42.53 N, Longitude: 71.11 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -5,264 (-22.2%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 2,263 (18.4%)

Area codes: 781, 339

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Reading, Massachusetts business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.64
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Reading, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Reading-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Massachusetts state average. It is 16% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.1 miles away from the Reading place center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 9/29/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Reading-area historical earthquake activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 71.8 miles away from Reading center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 60.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/22/2003 at 11:41:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 57.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.1 miles away from Reading center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 57.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/10/1999 at 10:52:16, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 22.7 miles away from Reading center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Main business address for: MASSBANK CORP (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS).

Political contributions by individuals in Reading, MA

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Notable locations in Reading: Meadowbrook Country Club (A), Atlantic Plaza (B), Grand City Plaza (C), Parker Tavern (D), Reading Public Library (E), Reading Town Hall (F), Reading Townhall (G). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Laurel Hill Cemetery (1), Forest Glen Cemetery (2), Old Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map Reservoirs and swamps: Richardsons Pond (A), Hundred Acre Meadow (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bear Meadow Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map Parks in Reading include: Common Historic District (1), Woburn Street Historic District (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Post office: Reading Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attraction: Beantown TAP (Arcades & Amusements; 2 Linden).

Average household size:

This place:	2.7 people
Massachusetts:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	74.1%
Whole state:	64.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	2.6%
Whole state:	5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
• Gay men: 0.2% of all households

This place:	2.6%
Whole state:	9.3%

This place:	1.0%
Whole state:	4.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Reading, MA

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7.07% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($52,906 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.07%
Massachusetts average:	6.31%

0.52% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,266 average AGI)

Middlesex County:	0.52%
Massachusetts average:	0.28%

from Suffolk County, MA	1.47% ($54,668 average AGI)
from Essex County, MA	0.61% ($47,527)
from Norfolk County, MA	0.59% ($73,785)

7.59% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($62,506 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.59%
Massachusetts average:	6.91%

0.16% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,062 average AGI)

Middlesex County:	0.16%
Massachusetts average:	0.11%

to Suffolk County, MA	1.22% ($53,734 average AGI)
to Essex County, MA	0.79% ($62,439)
to Worcester County, MA	0.70% ($58,665)

• 68-72 Jacob Way, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPLA762, Licensee ID: L00124895
  862.012 MHz, 862.037 MHz, 862.062 MHz, 862.087 MHz, 862.112 MHz, 862.137 MHz, 862.162 MHz, 862.187 MHz, 862.212 MHz, 862.237 MHz... (+157 more)
  Grant Date: 01/01/2002, Expiration Date: 02/06/2012
  Registrant: Nextel Communications Of The Mid-Atlantic, Inc., 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4035

• 67 Pleasant St, Call Sign: KCA844, Licensee ID: L00026030
  Assigned Frequencies : 45.9800 MHz, 158.970 MHz
  Grant Date: 06/14/1996, Expiration Date: 08/13/2001, Cancelation Date: 10/14/2001
  Registrant: Reading, Town Of, 67 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
• 49 Pleasant St, Call Sign: KNIB523, Licensee ID: L00026030
  Assigned Frequencies : 155.340 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/21/2004, Expiration Date: 12/22/2013
  Registrant: Reading, Town Of, 16 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867, Phone: (781) 942-9029, Fax: (781) 942-9037, Email:
• 75 Pearl St, Call Sign: WPWQ706
  Assigned Frequencies : 462.475 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/07/2003, Expiration Date: 01/07/2013, Certifier: Frank Petras
  Registrant: National License Corporation, 9050 Briarclift Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Email:
• Walkers Brook Crossing, Call Sign: WQBF686
  Assigned Frequencies : 467.925 MHz, 467.800 MHz
  Grant Date: 09/30/2004, Expiration Date: 09/30/2014, Certifier: Peter Clark
  Registrant: Newcom, 575 Washngton Street, Pembroke, MA 02359, Phone: (781) 826-7989, Fax: (781) 826-7131, Email:
• Lat: 42.540667 Lon: -71.124806, Call Sign: WQHF497
  Assigned Frequencies : 462.337 MHz, 462.387 MHz, 467.387 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz
  Grant Date: 07/17/2007, Expiration Date: 07/17/2017, Certifier: Matt Cummings
  Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

• Various Locations, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WNTY493
  Assigned Frequencies : 956.368 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/14/1995, Expiration Date: 03/14/2000, Cancelation Date: 04/26/1995
  Registrant: Phone: (617) 944-1340
• Various Locations, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPJA368
  Assigned Frequencies : 956.368 MHz
  Grant Date: 06/28/2000, Expiration Date: 09/19/2010
  Registrant: Phone: (617) 944-1340
• READING, 1 Jacob Way, Overall height: 31.7 m, Call Sign: WLL564, Licensee ID: L00233205
  Assigned Frequencies : 17920.0 MHz, 17720.0 MHz, 10638.1 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancelation Date: 01/14/2003, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
  Registrant: Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, LLC, 17330 Preston Road, Suite 100a, Dallas, TX 75252, Phone: (972) 733-2092, Fax: (972) 733-8141, Email:

• Aircraft: PIPER PA-34-200 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 66 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 5264T , Serial Number: 34-7250235, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 05/22/1972
  Registrant (Corporation): Contex Corporation, 231 John Street, Reading, MA 01867
• Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 7338Q , Serial Number: 18260978, Year manufactured: 1972
  Registrant (Individual): J Thomas Parr, 22 Garrett Rd, Reading, MA 01867
• Aircraft: STINSON 108-1 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 97830 , Serial Number: 108-830, Year manufactured: 1946
  Registrant (Individual): Albert M Duarte, 291 South St, Reading, MA 01867

• Fire: 85