Reading is a city in Massachusetts state in USA with a population of 25236 residents.. The poverty rate of Reading is 3%, which is 79% lower than national average. The typical household in Reading earns $131515 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 19.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Reading, only 98% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Reading remained 2.7%, which is 43% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Reading, only 64% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 18% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Reading is 152, which is 52% higher than national average. Median home value in Reading is $594000 , which is 158% higher than national average. While median income in Reading remained $131515, which is 95% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.