Reading
Reading
About the neighborhood
Reading is a peaceful township in Calhoun County known for its calm environment and low traffic noise levels. The area features a variety of housing options, with many single detached homes and townhouses built before 1960, reflecting its historical charm. There is a notable selection of three-bedroom homes available, catering to diverse space requirements. Convenience for vehicle parking is a strong point in this township, making car transportation straightforward and efficient. While cycling infrastructure is limited, the overall tranquility and spacious property types provide a comfortable setting for a wide range of preferences.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCycling friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is an excellent transportation option in Reading. It is especially convenient to come across a place to park. Although there are a limited number of hills for cyclists to brave, Reading is not very suited for cycling as the bicycling network is quite bad. This area is also not very conducive to those who prefer to get around as pedestrians as almost no common errands can be run without a vehicle.
Services
There are no high schools and no primary schools in Reading. Regarding eating, doing one's groceries usually requires the use of a car in this area.
Character
People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Reading. Reading is great for those who like quiet areas, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.8
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.6
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants0.6
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.2
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.6
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $29,547
- Median Household Income
- $56,875
Housing Type
- 87.5% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 3.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 5.1% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 2.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.6% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 87.5%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 3.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 5.1%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 2.0%
- Mobile
- 1.6%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 35
- 0 to 4
- 8.3%
- 5 to 9
- 4.8%
- 10 to 14
- 15.0%
- 15 to 19
- 8.3%
- 20 to 24
- 5.0%
- 25 to 29
- 3.7%
- 30 to 34
- 5.0%
- 35 to 39
- 4.5%
- 40 to 44
- 4.2%
- 45 to 49
- 8.2%
- 50 to 54
- 2.7%
- 55 to 59
- 3.7%
- 60 to 64
- 6.8%
- 65 to 69
- 5.3%
- 70 to 74
- 4.8%
- 75 to 79
- 5.0%
- 80 to 84
- 1.8%
- 85 and over
- 3.0%
Education Level
- 2.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 27.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 17.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 1.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 2.6%
- High School
- 29.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17.9%
- Master's degree
- 1.4%
- Professional degree
- 0.6%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 7.4% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 67.4% DRIVE
- 5.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 7.4%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 67.4%
- Other
- 5.7%
- None
- 19.6%
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